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Volunteer Opportunities
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Outreach Events
Kingman Museum participates in several community events in the spring, summer, and fall. Some of these events include Kids Fest, Art Fair, Juneteenth, and Crane Fest. Volunteers work with staff, board members, and other volunteers at Kingman’s booth during these events. Volunteers distribute museum information and supervise family activities at the booth. This is a great opportunity for those looking for marketing, and public outreach experience. It also gives volunteers a chance to attend a wide range of fun community events. |
Grounds Maintenance
Volunteers who enjoy being outdoors may want to tackle this job. During the spring and summer months our flower beds need weeding. This is a great job for volunteers with a green thumb! In the winter the Museum’s sidewalks, front steps, and parking lot need to be cleared after heavy snow fall. |
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Collections Assistant
Kingman Museum received a two-year grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to re-house some of its artifacts and specimens. Volunteers will help transport objects into new storage shelves and re-housed into acid free supplies. Volunteers will need to record the object’s location information throughout this process and also make conservation notes about objects that are in need of stabilization and/or repair. This is a great opportunity for those looking for collections management experience or who wish to learn more about what lies inside the museum’s storage rooms! Training is provided a year-long commitment is required. |
Education Program Assistant
Kingman Museum hosts camps and special event days throughout the year, along with hosting school groups. The program assistant will work with the educator on development, preparation, and set up of programs. Educational topics focus on the natural world and universe. This position is perfect for future teachers, retired teachers and educational interns. |
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E-Marketing
Kingman Museum’s uses social media outlets, its website, and other online resources to market its programs and exhibitions. A volunteer is needed to write for our monthly e-newsletter and update information on its website, facebook, and twitter. Kingman markets its events through many community calendars so the volunteer would be responsible for updating these online calendars as well. Computer and social media experience is desired. |
Museum Docent
What is a docent? A docent guides visitors through the museum and delivers commentary on exhibitions. This group of dedicated volunteers helps to create a fuller experience for Kingman’s visitors. The Programming and Exhibits Committee is starting a formal docent program in 2011. Using You Tube, volunteers can watch training videos from their home. Docents are required to volunteer at least 4 hours a month and are expected to do their own research on exhibition topics, such as Michigan mammals. |
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Board Committees
Serve on one of Kingman Museum's committees. Meetings are once a month. Committees include collections, marketing, fund development, IT, programming, and building and grounds. |
Gift Shop/Receptionist
Work in the Gift Shop and Reception area to greet visitors, collect admissions, answer questions, answer the telephone, sell gift shop merchandise, and provide assistance with regular store activities. Gift shop workers must enjoy working with the public. Costumer service experience is desired. |
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Archivist
Kingman Museum is looking for a volunteer to work in its archives beginning in February 2011. Experience in archives or library science is desired. The volunteer will be entering archival information into our database, PastPerfect. Training will be provided with PastPerfect. |
Contact Information:
Katy Avery, (269) 965-5117 ex. 12
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Volunteers insure that Kingman continues to
delight visitors from the Battle Creek community, today, and
into the future! No matter your interests or talents, we have
a volunteer opportunity suited for you.
