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Become a Museum volunteer!
Give us a hand…help families and
children learn in a fun and interactive atmosphere. The Children's
Museum of Cleveland has volunteer opportunities to suit every
schedule.
Qualified applicants must possess the following traits and
characteristics to become a successful volunteer at The Children's
Museum of Cleveland:
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Good communication and leadership skills
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Outgoing and enthusiastic
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Enjoy working with children
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Dependable
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Initiative
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Flexible and adaptable
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Patience and understanding of children and the ability to work
at their level
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Willingness to learn, take direction and follow procedures.
Volunteer opportunities at The Children's Museum of Cleveland
include:
Program Assistant – Assist with preparation and presentation
of day-to-day scheduled programming and activities (i.e.
FUNdamentals,
Art Adventure, etc.). Conduct impromptu interpretive programming (i.e.
Story in a Box, puzzles, Fingerplays, etc.).
Floor Assistant – Responsibilities include maintaining
exhibits, interacting with Museum guests, and being visible to work
with and answer guest’s questions.
Museum Greeter – Give a great first impression! Greeter
welcome guests as they come into the Museum, answer questions about
current and future exhibits, and encourage guests to participate in
creative programming and activities. Greeters also leave an
important lasting impression as they thank departing guests.
Special Events Assistant – Participate in the planning and/or
presentation of scheduled special events. Opportunities include
helping at exciting Exhibit Preview Parties, participating at
outreach events (Parade the Cirlce, Fall on the Circle, Home &
Garden Show, etc.), and special
in-Museum events (Holiday CircleFest, MLK Day, etc.).
Office Assistant – Assist with data entry, filing, and other
administrative/clerical duties. Also will assist with preparation of
Museum mailings (folding, stuffing and stamping envelopes).
Museum Mascot Team – Accompanying and/or wearing the “mascot”
character costume for the current exhibit at the Museum and offsite
events. Requires a flexible schedule including days, evenings and
weekends and transportation.
Click here for a printable
volunteer application (Acrobat Reader required)
For more information please
email or call Ms. Kelley McClelland
at our volunteer office (216)
791-7114, ext. 14
The Children's Museum of Cleveland
10730 Euclid
Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
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