Share your enthusiasm for education as a School Programs Volunteer at NMNH

Do you have a passion for understanding the natural world and our place in it? Help inspire young people and guide their science and natural history experiences by joining the School Programs volunteer team at the National Museum of Natural History.

Students explore collections items in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center at the National Museum of Natural History.

The National Museum of Natural History is looking for volunteers to join its School Programs volunteer team. Support and encourage student exploration during fun, interactive, and inquiry-based programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Led by a Museum Educator, the school programs cover topics like geology, anthropology, biodiversity, forensics and collections.

You’ll learn from and work with,world-renowned Smithsonian staff, while honing your teaching skills as you inspire the next generation of scientists!

Key Responsibilities

Use inquiry-based learning strategies to facilitate interactions between students

• Expand awareness and understanding of connections with the natural world in students
• Assist with the setting up and breaking down of school programs
• Provide feedback and elicit student feedback for programs in development
• Differentiate engagement strategies to meet the interests and needs of diverse students

Time Commitment

Training

Attend All Training Sessions – 39 Hours Total

• Full Days Trainings on: 9/26, 9/27, 9/28, 9/29
• 3-Hour NMNH New Volunteer Orientation held on 9/11, 9/18, or 9/25, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Two 4-Hour Shadow Shifts

Recurring Commitment

At least a 1-year Commitment of 8 Hours per month

• 8-12 Hours per month during the school year. Shifts are available five days a week, Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays only, during the summer months (mid-June to September): Morning shift—9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Afternoon shift—1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

How to sign up to volunteer

If you’re a current Smithsonian volunteer and are interested in this volunteer opportunity, find the application by logging into Vsys and then clicking this link.

Applications are being accepted until September 10. If you have any questions, please email NMNHVolunteer@si.edu

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