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What type of volunteer position are you interested in?
Senior Volunteer Docent Program
Senior docents take a vital role in the visitor experience at our museums and support to engage, inspire, and instill a sense of wonder and discovery in science, history, society and culture. In addition to greeting guests, sharing information, working the front desk, and giving the occasional tour, Senior Docents serve as mentors to our student docents.
Research Collections Support
Some volunteer opportunities exist in our Research Collections department. Work here consists of cataloging, documenting, or supporting the preservation of historic object and specimens in collections.
Other
There are sometimes opportunities for volunteer work with other members of our staff including communications, education, and research or writing. This work is based on our staff ability and your skillset. If you have something in mind, let us know.
Background/Interests
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Tell us some about your background and general fields or subjects of interest.
What skills or experience do you have with relevance to the position you are interested in?
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Share a favorite museum(s) you've visited. Tell us about a memorable experience you had at that museum, exhibit, or with a collection object?
Why does volunteer work at the Pentacrest Museums interest you?
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What do you hope to gain from your experience as a volunteer?
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Previous Employment/Volunteer Experience
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