About the Author: Kris Hamilton

Kristina Hamilton has been with the Office of Visitor Services since 2016, serving as the Volunteer Recruitment and Retention assistant. Cars, football, and Great Danes take up much of Kris’ free time. Avid car enthusiasts, Kris and her husband spend their summers working on their cars or taking them to the track with their ‘road dogs’ Shadow and Brodie.

Dec

Castle volunteers were out and about in 2018

One of the perks of being a Smithsonian volunteer is the opportunity to get behind-the-scenes peeks and everything from a Shakespeare folio to a T. rex skull. Plus, there are cookies! Continue reading Castle volunteers were out and about in 2018

Dec

Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Peterson

Kris Hamilton introduces Jim Peterson, who volunteers with the Smithsonian Call Center and at the National Museum of Natural History. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Peterson

Nov

Questions, questions that need answering

What time does the National Mall open? Is there a Black Friday sale? Did you ever wonder who fields the thousands of phone calls and email questions the Smithsonian receives each day. Meet a few very well-informed volunteers. Continue reading Questions, questions that need answering

Oct

Volunteers get special access with new enrichment initiative

The Office of Visitor Services is excited to share with you the first in a series of enrichment opportunities open to all Smithsonian volunteers. Continue reading Volunteers get special access with new enrichment initiative

Sep

Volunteers behind the scenes: Paleontological Training Program

Every kid loves dinosaurs but if you’re still fascinated by fossils, have we got a deal for you! Continue reading Volunteers behind the scenes: Paleontological Training Program

Jul

Dedicated and Celebrated: Smithsonian Volunteer Appreciation 2018

Party girl Kris Hamilton takes a whirlwind tour of volunteer appreciation events around the Smithsonian. Continue reading Dedicated and Celebrated: Smithsonian Volunteer Appreciation 2018

Apr

Volunteer Voices: “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something”

We are launching a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. This is where you will find news about anything and everything affecting our Smithsonian volunteers.

Continue reading Volunteer Voices: “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something”

Apr