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photoVolunteers 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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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!  

Volunteer Opportunities

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photo 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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photo 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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photo 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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photo 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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photo 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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