Aug
04

Even from a galaxy far, far away, volunteers continue to serve

Secretary Bunch encountered some special volunteers recently when he welcomed visitors to the Air and Space Museum’s newly reopened Udvar-Hazy Center.

(Please note the proper use of face coverings.)

Secretary with volunteers dressed as Star Wars characters

 

Stofan and Bunch

Ellen Stofan, the John and Adrienne Mars Director of Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum talks with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch and with Richard Weld who is working remotely at the Visitors Welcome Desk during Smithsonian’s National Air and Space museum pilot opening day for Smithsonian staff at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA, July 15, 2020. (Smithsonian photo by Jim Preston)
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Alexis Nolan (nee Miller) is the Lead Volunteer Coordinator with the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management.

2 Responses to Even from a galaxy far, far away, volunteers continue to serve
    • Alexis Miller
      August 11, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    • Hello! Great question. The screen is located at the entrance to Udvar-Hazy Center. The person who is answering questions can be anywhere, depending on the needs of the Smithsonian. What the viewer is seeing is a virtual background!