Inspire Students! Informal Educators

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Ongoing, determined by customer needs
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
10
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

As an Education Docent, you’ll present science and history programming in an informal classroom setting to students ages K-12.

The Museum hosts hundreds of students each year, who attend the Museum on school field trips. As an Education Docent, you will teach 20- and 60-minute programs, actively engage students in activities, share your enthusiasm for science or history, and project yourself as a role model for the students we serve.

As an Education Docent, you will also support the Museum’s special education events - National Nuclear Science Week (October), DiscoverSTEM Week (February), and may assist with outreach (science fairs, Scouting events, and more).

To learn more about the education programs offered by the Museum, please visit http://www.nuclearmuseum.org/learn/for-teachers/

Areas of Interest: 
Arts and Culture
Education and Literacy
Great for: 
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

The Museum hosts approximately 70,000 guests from around the world each year and presents programs to approximately 10,000 children. As an Education Docent, you'll inspire students to learn more about science and history.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
16
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

We provide hands-on, peer-to-peer training for each class and activity. You will have access to written materials for self-study, and you will work closely with experienced Education Docents and Staff.

Additional Requirements: 

The time commitment for this position is variable as it is based on customer needs and scheduling. We present most of our programming during the months of October, and February through May. Most programming occurs during the weekday mornings (9 am to 1 pm), with occasional afternoon and weekend programs.

Last Updated: Oct 18 2025
Address of Project Site
601 Eubank Blvd SE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87123
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 245-2137

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