SPRING INTO STEAM ACTIVITY TABLE VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION
Spring Into STEAM Activity Table volunteers at Muse Knoxville provide an engaging and interactive STEAM-based activity for children and their families. This volunteer is managed by the Director of Museum Operations, the Events and Merchandise Manager, and the Community Programs 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 occurs during Muse’s operating hours. Volunteer shifts are 3 hours in length. Shifts are scheduled via Give Pulse, Volunteer East Tennessee, or other volunteer recruitment platform. Shifts can also be scheduled by emailing the Director of Museum Operations.
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 A DAILY DISCOVERY FACILITATOR, YOU WILL …
- Engage and interact with children and families that come up to the activity table in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
- Facilitate creativity and discovery by asking questions, encouraging children in their play, and assisting them as needed
- Encourage children to come to the table to check out the activity
- Read through the instructions for the specific activity and ask questions as needed
- Make sure that no materials leave the table
- Ensure that children are using the materials safely and nothing is damaged
- Be aware of your surroundings and let a staff member know if you see something unsafe, witness an injury, or see a lost child or a parent looking for a lost child
- Answer questions from guests as applicable and/or direct them to the nearest staff member
- Pack up all materials and return to a staff member at the end of your shift
IMPACT OF THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE:
- Create memorable experiences with children and guests that will have a lasting impact, especially on the child
- Foster and encourage creativity and learning in children as they interact with the STEAM-based activity
- Inspire children to be interested in STEM careers
- Increase the value of each guest’s experience with Muse by providing an additional programming experience that children and guests would otherwise not have
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 3 shifts:
- Attend an on-site orientation with the Director of Museum Operations
- 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 Director of Museum 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.
