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.
We inspire and empower all children through transformative learning experiences.
Making our community the best place for all to learn through the power of play.
MUSE FOR ALL * POWER OF PLAY * LIFELONG LEARNER * COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION
Community Event Volunteers at Muse Knoxville bring the power of play and STEAM-based learning to the community. 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.
SCHEDULE: This volunteer opportunity has a wide variety of hours and shift opportunities, depending on the date and time of the community event. Volunteer shifts can range from 2-6 hours in length. Shifts are scheduled via Give Pulse, Volunteer East Tennessee, or other volunteer recruitment platform.
LOCATION: Ijam's Nature Center -- 2915 Island Home Avenue Knoxville, TN 37920
DRESS CODE: Closed-toed shoes, comfortable attire for being outdoors, shorts/skirts/dresses must be fingertip length, shirts must cover midriff area
WHEN VOLUNTEERING AS A COMMUNITY EVENT VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL …
Engage with children and families at the specific community event
- Enthusiastically greet every person that approaches the Muse table
- Offer promotional materials about Muse as an organization
- Answer questions to the best of your ability and/or give Shelby's contact information if they have further questions about Muse and all it offers
- Facilitate and monitor various interactive activities such as bubbles, Apple Jenga, dinosaur building blocks, etc.
- Ensure that all Muse materials are being treated with respect and do not leave the table
IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:
- Brand awareness of Muse including who we are, why we exist, what we offer, and more
- Connecting members of the Knoxville community to Muse
Create memorable experiences with children and families that will have a lasting impact, especially on the child
Foster and encourage creativity and learning in children as they play
Inspire children to be interested in STEM careers
THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Strong interest in engaging children
Treat everyone with kindness and respect
Dependability and arriving on time for your scheduled shift
Not using cell phones or other electronic devices while actively volunteering
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Friendly and positive attitude
Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace
Willingness to jump in and help where needed
Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the last 5 years
If volunteering more than 10+ hours:
Complete and pass a background check at no cost to the volunteer
*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.
