For a little over 10 years now, this is how Sonja Briscoe has greeted callers to the Smithsonian Call Center where she volunteers every other Saturday afternoon. The center is managed by the Office of Visitor Services (OVS).   Continue reading “Smithsonian Information, this is Sonja, how may I help you?”

Volunteers and staff are sharing memories as the iconic Smithsonian Castle closes for a five-year renovation. Continue reading Long-time volunteer Julia Smith looks back on the end of an era

“I am only one, but I am one.  I cannot do everything, but I can do something.  And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” Continue reading How many ways would a volunteer volunteer if a volunteer could volunteer in every way?

Michael Rubin introduces us to Alka Bhatnagar, who is sharing the experience of a multi-faceted career as a volunteer at the Smithsonian Castle, the American History Museum, and as a volunteer-in-training at the Natural History Museum. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Alka Bhatnagar

Michael Rubin introduces us to Don Noveau, who is just beginning his career as a Smithsonian volunteer. Continue reading He may be new, but he’s no novice