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There are volunteer opportunities in nearly every area of the Museum:
- Helping in P.J.'s Place (our literacy exhibit)
- Assisting with camps and classes
- Helping prepare projects and particiapte in Special Events
- Keeping our facility and exhibits in tip-top condition
- Assisting in our construction and art studios
- Serving on a Museum committee
- Helping with mailings and general office work
- Working in the Museum Store
By volunteering at the Museum you will:
- Make children's lives better
- Add to the fun of families learning together
- Serve your community
- Sharpen your skills
- Meet new friends
- Be part of an outstanding team
- Have fun!
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ICM Volunteers completing service hours will benefit from:
- Training necessary to perform in volunteer roles.
- Opportunities to gain new skills.
- Opportunities to earn volunteer service hours.
- An annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.
- A monthly "Volunteer in the Spotlight" program.
All other ICM volunteers will benefit from:
- A Museum Membership with a 10% discount in the Museum Store after volunteering 100 hours
within a 12 month period. - Training necessary to perform in volunteer roles.
- Opportunities to gain new skills.
- An annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.
- A monthly "Volunteer in the Spotlight" program.
Description
Imagine Children's Museum is currently looking for a volunteer to assist with volunteer coordination. The volunteer assistant will be responsible for recruiting and coordinating individual and group volunteers to participate in a broad array of projects and programs.
Job Tasks
- conduct outreach to individuals, community groups and schools
- lead volunteer orientation
- coordinate and track volunteer participation
- manage volunteers
- support events and projects
Qualifications
- Ability to work with children and adults
- Highly organized
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in both an office and community setting
- Dependability, initiative, and flexibility
- Self-motivated
- Goal-oriented
- Enjoys working with people
Time
This position is for 10 hours a week. Hours will be during weekdays with the possibility of some evenings or weekends.
ContactRainere, Creative Arts/Volunteer Manager
Phone 425/258-1006 ext. 1023; Email Raniere@ImagineCM.org
Description
"Play is the beginning of knowledge." -unknown
We are developing a team of Fun Meisters! These are volunteers who love kids, singing, dancing, using their imagination, playing and most of all, having fun! Fun Meisters will work with the public by facilitating play in the Museum and on the roof top exhibit area, leading children and families in games, music activities and special events bringing out the magic of childhood and making Imagine Children's Museum a fun filled place.
Supervisor
Special Projects and Volunteer Coordinator
- Interact with visitors (children and adults) to encourage different forms of play
- Answer visitor questions
- Assist in preparing scheduled games, music activities and special event activities
- Lead activities and games
- Evaluate effectiveness of programs and activities
- ENJOY PLAYING with children of all ages
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Organizational and research skills
- Dependability, initiative, and flexibility
- Ability to work with children and adults
- Ability to bend, lift heavy objects, and stand for extended lengths of time
- Able to use stairs
- Minimum age 16
- Enjoy active children
Time
The position is available for at least 5 hours per week with a minimum 3-month commitment. Hours will be during weekdays, with the possibility of some evenings or weekends. This position is available all year especially in the summer. The position is unpaid. Imagine Children's Museum is willing to complete any necessary paperwork that allows the recipient to receive educational credit or volunteer service.
Great for High School and College Students looking for summer fun!
Contact
Rainere, Creative Arts/Volunteer Manager
Phone 425/258-1006 ext. 1023; Email Raniere@ImagineCM.org
Description
The volunteer will work with the public by facilitating the use of the Museum's Art Studio, creating a "guest ready" atmosphere in the Art Studio, assisting in the preparation of art projects, and supporting guest artists.
Supervisor
Creative Arts Manager
- Interact with guests (children and adults) to encourage the exploration of art concepts and use of various artistic media
- Maintain a "guest ready" atmosphere in the Art Studio
- Answer the questions of guests
- Assist in preparing scheduled art projects, including "Make and Take" and special event activities
- Support the needs of guest artists who visit the Museum
- Communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work with children and adults
- Dependability
- Initiative and flexibility
- Ability to bend, lift objects, and stand for extended lengths of time
- Enjoy active children
Time
The position is available for at least 16 hours a month with a minimum of 2 hours per shift. Hours are available both weekdays and weekends.
Contact
Rainere, Creative Arts/Volunteer Manager
Phone 425/258-1006 ext. 1023; Email Raniere@ImagineCM.org
Description
The volunteer will assist the Museum Education Department with the planning and execution of Museum programming and events.
Supervisor
Education Manager
- Assist in set up of Museum activities
- Prepare class materials
- Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating special activities and events
- Teach Museum programs
- Communication skills
- Organization skills
- Ability to work independently
- Dependability
- Initiative and flexibility
- Experience working with children in a classroom setting
- Willingness to learn
- Enjoy active children
- Ability to bend and lift items
Time
The position is available for at least 16 hours per month. Opportunities are available weekdays and weekends.
Contact
Rainere, Creative Arts/Volunteer Manager
Phone 425/258-1006 ext. 1023; Email Raniere@ImagineCM.org
Description
The volunteer will work with the public by facilitating the use of the Museum's literacy area, creating a "guest ready" atmosphere in the literacy area and occasionally executing a weekly "Storytime."
Supervisor
Education Manager
- Interact with guests (children and adults) to encourage the use of the literacy area
- Maintain a "guest ready" atmosphere in the literacy area
- Answer the questions of guests
- Read stories to children of all ages
- Communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work with children and adults
- Dependability
- Initiative and flexibility
- Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended lengths of time
- Enjoy active children
Time
The position is available for at least 16 hours per month with a minimum of 2 hours per shift. Hours available both weekdays and weekends.
Contact
Rainere, Creative Arts/Volunteer Manager
Phone 425/258-1006 ext. 1023; Email Raniere@ImagineCM.org
Work with the public on Sundays by facilitating the use of the Museum's Art Studio, creating a "guest ready" atmosphere in the Art Studio, assisting in the preparation of art projects, and opening/closing of the Art Studio.
Job Tasks
- Open The Art Studio at 11am and close the Art Studio at 5pm.
- Interact with guests (children and adults) and assist them with the craft of the day
- Assist in preparing scheduled art projects, including "Make and Take" and special event activities
- Ability to work with and enjoy interacting with children
- Dependability
Time
The position is available from 10:30am – 5:15pm on Sundays.
Contact
Kristina Droppers
Volunteer Development Coordinator
CreativeArts@imaginecm.org
Imagine Children's Museum is currently looking for a Marketing / Communications volunteer, this individual will be working closely with the Communications Department at the Museum. This position provides a great opportunity for an individual to utlilize his/her computer, organizational and marketing skills while gaining insight into the world of non-profit children's Museum.
Job Tasks
- Monitor inventory of marketing/advertisement materials – update inventory Excel spreadsheet
- Assist in organizing all files and printed materials for marketing/advertisement
- Website linking – Research and compile information found into an Excel document
- Data entry of Museum events and activities to event calendars on the internet
Qualifications
Volunteers should have good internet skills, familiarity with Word and Excel applications, and be well organized.
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer background
- Dependability, initiative, and flexibility
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to bend and lift objects
- Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended lengths of time
This position is for a minimum of 4 hours a week. Volunteers choice of hours between 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact
Kimberlee Valvick, Communications Specialist
Phone 425/258-1006 ext. 1025; Email KimberleeV@ImagineCM.org
Do you like woodworking or building things?
Come join our team of volunteers at the Museum!
There are many projects that can be done at home, in your shop or here are the Museum.
Opportunities are available both weekdays and weekends.
Contact
Nancy Johnson, Executive Director
425/258-1006, ext. 1013; Email NancyJ@ImagineCM.org