Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Muse Knoxville! Individuals who are interested in volunteering must complete a 60 minute on-site orientation with the Vice President of Operations. Please click here to sign up for an orientation. Volunteers will be credited 1 hour for attending the orientation. Registration for volunteer shifts will not be approved in Give Pulse until an orientation is scheduled. If you've volunteered with Muse Knoxville in the past, the orientation will be waived.
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BEER & BLOOMS EVENT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION
Muse Knoxville isn’t just for kids! Our annual Beer & Blooms event is one of two 21+ events hosted by Muse Knoxville. Beer & Blooms Event Volunteers help to execute a successful and fun event. Attendees get to explore the museum, visit different beer tasting stations, interact with volunteer-led activity tables, enjoy food and drinks, and build a plant terrarium. This volunteer is managed by the Vice President of Operations and the Events and Merchandise Manager. Any questions or concerns regarding scheduled shifts, hours verification, etc. will be directed to Shelby Cornell at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.
*Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older on the day of the event. Valid photo IDs are required and will be checked by the Events and Merchandise Manager prior to check-in.*
SCHEDULE: This volunteer opportunity occurs after Muse’s operating hours. Shifts are scheduled via Give Pulse, Volunteer East Tennessee, or other volunteer recruitment platform.
LOCATION: Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street Knoxville, TN 37914, 865-594-1494
DRESS CODE: Closed-toed shoes, attire appropriate for a children’s museum setting, shorts/skirts/dresses must be fingertip length, shirts must cover midriff area
WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS A BEER & BLOOMS EVENT VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL …
- Positively and enthusiastically engage with guests
- Manage beer tasting stations
- Facilitate various activity stations and encourage guests to interact with them
- Help set up and clean up the event
- Help answer guests' questions
IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:
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Help to ensure and execute a successful event
- Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests
THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
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Enjoy interacting with people
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Treat everyone with kindness and respect
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Dependability and arriving on time for your scheduled shift
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Not using cell phones or other electronic devices while actively volunteering
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Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
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Friendly and positive attitude
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Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace
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Willingness to jump in and help where needed
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Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years
*Please note: Muse Knoxville has a volunteer no-show policy. If you do not show up for your scheduled shift 3 times, you are no longer able to volunteer with Muse. We understand that unforeseen circumstances do come up. If you are no longer able to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister from the opportunity and/or email the Vice President of Operations at shelby@themuseknoxville.org.
Muse for All
You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way.
We believe in actively creating a place of diversity, inclusion, and belonging among our staff, volunteers, the audiences that we serve, the programs we develop, and the community partners that we pursue.
We actively seek to recruit, promote, and retain a diverse volunteer workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.
