You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results from the Smithsonian Volunteer Survey
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results of the Volunteer Survey
Dr. Skorton takes some time to visit with our volunteers and introduce a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. Continue reading The Value of Our Volunteers
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”
Diane Wapner volunteers as a Visitor Information Specialist at the Freer and Sackler Galleries. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Wapner
It is a truism that America is a nation of immigrants, but what is the reality behind the cliché? Dr. Skorton took the opportunity to explore the concepts inherent in our democracy with a group of Smithsonian colleagues who joined him to talk about the paths they took to American citizenship. Like many immigrants, my… Continue reading Becoming an American
June 30, 1975. Keep watching the skies! Or don’t. It’s a sad day for space geeks as the volunteer Moonwatchers program ends. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: June 30, 1975
If you missed the first Town Hall meeting exclusively for Smithsonian volunteers last month, here’s your chance to catch up on the discussion. Continue reading Volunteering their opinion
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and the perfect time to talk to two of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s longest serving docents, Phoebe Kline and Susanne Joyner, to hear their reflections on the ways the museum has changed over the course of 40 years and what keeps them engaged and volunteering. Continue reading A lifetime of volunteering
Looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated intern who is eager to learn and make a meaningful contribution? Search no further! Continue reading Project SEARCH: Opening doors and opening minds
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results of the Volunteer Survey
Dr. Skorton takes some time to visit with our volunteers and introduce a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. Continue reading The Value of Our Volunteers
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results from the Smithsonian Volunteer Survey
We took a closer look at some underappreciated women this week (aren’t they all?) and learned that for some species, size really does matter. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 8 – April 14, 2018
April 23, 1900. Congress authorizes the Smithsonian to exhibit Benjamin Franklin's printing press at the New York Printing Exposition. There is even some historical evidence that Franklin actually used the press once. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 23, 1900
