Dates Volunteer is Needed:
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity:
Purpose: Education Docents present programming in an informal classroom setting to students K-12. Education Docents also support the Museum's special education events - National Nuclear Science Week and DiscoverSTEM Week - and may assist with outreach (such as science fairs, Scouting events, and more). Topics generally include history and basic sciences.
Responsibilities:
o Teach 20-minute and 60-minute programs
o Actively engage students in activities and share your enthusiasm for science/history
o Assist in supervising groups of students on Museum tours
o Project yourself as a role model and maintain a cheerful demeanor
o Be knowledgeable about the Museum's exhibits and able to express key points
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project:
Annually the Museum presents education programming to 200+ groups (5,000+) students, K-12. Our programming is aligned with the New Mexico Education Standards.
Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: