Oportunidad de Voluntariado

Planetarium Usher Volunteer

Presencial, La persona voluntaria debe estar en o cerca de Portland, OR
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  • Descripción

    Flexibilidad:Varias horas al mes
    Frecuencia:Recurrente

    Descripción

    Posit                    

    Position Summary:  Volunteers engage visitors to design and create projects in the  Teen Tech Center (TTC). The TTC is a free multimedia and creative technology focused maker space specifically for ages 13-18. We provide space, materials, and  support so teens can express themselves creatively and gain hands-on experience  with high tech tools and programs. Successful volunteers will encourage youth to  create through questions rather than lecture-style instruction, maintain a flexible  outlook, and be ready to take on any challenge.  

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Encourage visitors to explore, collaborate, innovate, and create personal  projects.  
    • Mentor teens by asking open-ended questions, co-investigating, and using other facilitation techniques to help promote exploration and innovation.  
    • Provide guidance if needed in the inspiration, resource gathering, and  creation of daily projects and activities.  
    • Maintain the integrity and appearance of the space. 
    • Maintain a safe, secure, and inviting environment for visitors and staff.   

    Knowledge and Skills:

    • Eager to facilitate visitor-led and visitor-centered experiences. 
    • Excited about teaching and learning through play and experimentation. 
    • Comfortable with open-ended problem solving. 
    • Desire to communicate accurate science and technology content in an  engaging way with people of diverse backgrounds. 
    • Self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills,  comfortable with actively engaging with 13-18 year olds in a positive,  consistent manner. 
    •  Passionate about tinkering, building, and making things with others.  
    • Dependable and punctual; ability to adhere to a regular schedule preferred  
    • Commitment to safety and willingness to uphold OMSI rules and procedures.   

    Preferred Knowledge and Skills:  

    • Experience with creative technologies and tools, including: Adobe Creative Suite, Pro  Tools, Ableton Live, AutoCAD, Scratch/Basic Programming and Coding, Virtual Reality, etc.  
    • Experience with arts/crafts including but not limited to: sewing, embroidery, knitting/crochet, drawing,  painting, clay/armature, jewelry making, woodburning, etc.  

    Schedule and Support:

    • Typical Schedule: The TTC is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 2:30 pm to  6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm or 1:30 pm -  5:30 pm  
    • Minimum hours: 8 hours a month. 4 hours every/other week 
    • Attend the following trainings or classes with OMSI: 
    • Volunteer Orientation
    • Mandatory Reporter 
    • Area specific training 
    • Supervisor will provide ongoing training on Teen Tech Center equipment and  software during the shifts. 

    Volunteer Benefits:

    • Participation in an opportunity to provide input and feedback in the  development of a new area of the museum. 
    • Training and a lifelong learning experience.  
    • Admission for the volunteer to the museum, theater and planetarium shows,  and submarine tours.  
    • An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer  service.  
    • Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and on-site restaurants. 
    • The opportunity to meet many new people and learn more about OMSI.

    Posit                    

    Position Summary:  Volunteers engage visitors to design and create projects in the  Teen Tech Center (TTC). The TTC is a free multimedia and creative technology focused maker space specifically for ages 13-18. We provide space, materials, and  support so teens can express themselves creatively and gain hands-on experience  with high tech tools and programs. Successful volunteers will encourage youth to  create through questions rather than lecture-style instruction, maintain a flexible  outlook, and be ready to take on any challenge.  

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Encourage visitors to explore, collaborate, innovate, and create personal  projects.  
    • Mentor teens by asking open-ended questions, co-investigating, and using other facilitation techniques to help promote exploration and innovation.  
    • Provide guidance if needed in the inspiration, resource gathering, and  creation of daily projects and activities.  
    • Maintain the integrity and…

    Ubicación

    Presencial

    OMSI

    1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA

    Cómo aplicar

    To apply, complete the Registration Form or for more information contact Volunteer Engagement at 503 797 4513 or Volunteer@omsi.edu

    To apply, complete the Registration Form or for more information contact Volunteer Engagement at 503 797 4513 or Volunteer@omsi.edu

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