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| December 5,6, 12, 13, 19,
20, 26, 27 |
Planetarium Show - "Mystery of the Christmas Star". Friday shows every hour on the hour beginning at 4 p.m. Last show 7 p.m. Museum open until 8 p.m. Saturday shows every hour on the quarter hour beginning at 1:15 p.m. Last show at 4:15 p.m. Museum open until 5 p.m. Watch Trailers
Hourly shows |
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| December 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Sunday Group Planetarium shows - "Mystery of the Christmas Star" reservations required. More info
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| December 22, 23, 29, 30 |
Out of This World Space Adventure (ages 6 -12)
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| December 24 |
Museum Closes at 1 p.m.
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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.
The Volunteer Voice
Nov/Dec 2008 Newsletter (PDF)
*** We need volunteers to help with our new planetarium
shows on weekends! See opportunities below.
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Opportunities | Internships
(PDF) | Scrapbook | Application
Form | Volunteer
Manual (PDF) | Contact Info |
November Volunteer of the Month
Don Kinsley
Don Kinsley has been a volunteer at Kingman Museum
since 2001 (if not longer) and served on the Board of Directors
from 2001 through 2008. Don currently is the chairman for the
Marketing Committee and the Programming Committee. Don is our
reigning “cheerleader” bringing enthusiasm to every
new project. Don is currently spearheading a larger web presence
including pages on Facebook, Wikipedia, and You Tube. Don was
also one of a small group of volunteers who donated several
hours of manual labor to insure the planetarium would be ready
for its public opening. Thank you, Don, for all your hard work
and enthusiasm!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Planetarium Assistant
In fall 2008 Kingman Museum
installed a brand new, state of the art planetarium system. The
Digistar 3 SP2 HD Full Dome system is the first of its kind on
the west side of the state. Only 12 systems have been installed
worldwide so far! Planetarium shows will be given every Friday
evening and Saturday afternoon. Due to the small museum staff
size a volunteer is needed to greet visitors, make sure the room
does not go over capacity, place survey forms and pencils on
every chair, and collect the forms and give a KM pencil after
the show. This is a great volunteer opportunity for someone
who enjoys interacting with people and is interested in planetariums.
We are asking volunteers to work a minimum of 8 hours per month.
Fridays 4 to 8 p.m. and /or Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m. |
Administrative Office Assistant:
Help with general office functions such as filing, bulk mailings, data entry
and tasks assigned by the Executive Director. Volunteers should be personable,
task oriented, have the ability to follow through, and an understanding of basic
computer functions. Previous office experience is appreciated. |
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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 visiting
with people and have cash handling experience. |
Collections Assistant:
Kingman Museum received a grant in 2007 that will help us complete a physical
inventory of all the museum's artifacts. Volunteers are asked to commit to a
minimum of 4 hours per week. This is a great opportunity to view items that have
never been on display. |
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Educational Program Assistant:
Work with the Education Department Manager on preparation and set up of programs
and group visits in addition to program development. This position is perfect
for future teachers, retired teachers and educational interns. |
Museum Docent:
Volunteers would become familiar with museum exhibitions and collections. Hours
are flexible. While giving tours, docents administer rules, help implement the
program, and assist the Education Department Manager in any way necessary. Applicants
must be 14 years old or older and have transportation. They should enjoy working
with the public and with a variety of age levels. |
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Education Enrichment Kit Researcher:
Volunteers are needed to help research activities and topics for Kingman Museum's
Enrichment Kits. These kits cover a variety of natural and physical science
topics and meet Michigan Education Standards. These kits are used by home
school groups and teachers as a way to supplement lessons in the classroom.
Volunteers can work at home or in the museum's education office. |
Outreach Event Volunteer:
Kingman Museum participates in several community events throughout the year by
hosting informational booths. Volunteers are needed to help work these booths
and inform the community on the museum's programs and exhibitions. Volunteers
would not have to set up the booth, but only be available for questions and hand
out informational flyers. Some outreach events include home shows, Juneteenth,
Cereal City Festival, and Art at the Creek. |
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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, programming, and building
and grounds. |
Contact Information:
Katie Nelson, Collection Manager
(p) 269-965-5117 x13
(f) 269-965-3330
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