Jun 18, 2021

Florida Museum of Natural History

  • Crimson Education
  • Gainesville, Florida, USA
Volunteering/Community Service/Social Entreprenuership

Description

Pre-teens and teens ages 12 to 17 work alongside Museum staff throughout the summer, sharing programs and exhibits with visitors. This is a great opportunity to serve your community while making friends who also love the Museum!

  • All Junior Volunteers are trained and supervised. However, all Junior Volunteers must be able to work independently because supervisors cannot be present at all times.
  • A variety of positions are available, including
    • Discovery Cart attendant
    • Discovery Zone assistant
    • Camp teacher’s assistant
    • Exhibit docent
    • Collections assistant
  • The JV Program runs on an annual calendar beginning in January when applicants may apply for the coming summer.

Please contact Florida Museum Volunteer Coordinator Amy Hester, 352-273-2055 or email volunteers@flmnh.ufl.edu.

Junior Volunteers can be camp teachers' assistants.Junior Volunteers can help with customers during the Spring Plant Sale.

Type of Opportunity

Extracurricular Activity

Application Deadline

Early 2022

Age Range

Pre-teens and teens age 12-17