Sep
20
He may be new, but he’s no novice
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
Jul
12
Citizen scientists dig up the past at SERC
Even if your closest brush with archaeology has been watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, you too, can savor the thrill of the hunt for hidden history. Continue reading Citizen scientists dig up the past at SERC
Jul
11
A rose by any other name would still be one of the Smithsonian’s most valued volunteers
Michael Rubin introduces us to Rose Dunn, who brings her experience as an educator to her long career as a Smithsonian volunteer. Continue reading A rose by any other name would still be one of the Smithsonian’s most valued volunteers
Jun
30
Today in Smithsonian History: June 30, 1975
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
May
28
Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Grady, Explorer of Past and Future Landscapes
Sarah Grady was waiting tables and deciding what to do with her new anthropology degree when a restaurant customer told her about the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s Archaeology Lab. The rest, as they say, is history. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Grady, Explorer of Past and Future Landscapes
Apr
26
Citizen scientists: You don’t have to have a doctorate to help heal the Earth
From exposing the secret lives of mammals to protecting native orchid growth, citizen scientists strengthen Smithsonian conservation around the world. Continue reading Citizen scientists: You don’t have to have a doctorate to help heal the Earth
Apr
26
Citizen scientists: You don’t need a doctorate to help heal the Earth
From exposing the secret lives of mammals to protecting native orchid growth, citizen scientists strengthen Smithsonian conservation around the world. Continue reading Citizen scientists: You don’t need a doctorate to help heal the Earth
Apr
10
OVS Open House
OVS welcomed staff and volunteers to an Open House March 28 in the Castle Library where guests had a chance to meet and mingle. Continue reading OVS Open House
Apr
02
Volunteer with the Smithsonian
Smithsonian volunteers play essential roles in sharing our rich collections, exhibitions, research, and educational programming with the public. We are always on the lookout for dynamic, curious individuals who want to be a part of the Smithsonian team. Continue reading Volunteer with the Smithsonian
Mar
22
Volunteer Spotlight: Robert Kovalchik
Kent Wang introduces us to Robert Kovalchik, a docent at the National Air and Space Museum who has volunteered more than 4,000 hours over the past 25 years. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Robert Kovalchik
