Opportunities From: VolunteerME Greater Franklin County

Volunteer: Volunteer Sub

Would you like to occasionally help out inside the museum on regular open days? Sign up to be a sub! We will call you when we have a temporary volunteer need due to illness or vacations. 

Organization: Western Maine Play Museum

Would you like to occasionally help out inside the museum on regular open days? Sign up to be a sub! We will call you when we have a temporary volunteer need due to illness or vacations. 

Organization: Western Maine Play Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04294

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Weekly Volunteer

Come join our team of fun volunteers who work at least one day per week for a 3-8 hour shift! Be involved in both front desk duties, as well as helping to carry out fun programming for the children in our area! 

 

Minimum Education/Experience Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent  OR Training or experience in education, childcare or child development

 

Program-Wide Requirements:

 

General:

Successfully pass Child Protection and criminal background checks Successfully complete orientation to program and role Exhibit professional appearance, following dress code policy Be punctual and present on scheduled days  Display emotional maturity and professionalism at all times Be comfortable working with people of different ages and different abilities Able to spend periods of time at a computer, on the telephone, or operating office machines Able to work flexibly and responsively in a busy environment Able to identify and effectively intervene in unsafe situations or interactions Able to intervene and assist in directing patrons appropriately in cases of injury, fire or other emergencies

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency with modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including the use of computers, the Internet, email and point-of-sales equipment Able to lead small groups of children, parents/caregivers and staff in activities Able to display positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with children

 

Team Orientation:

Is a team player, and able to display a positive image of Western Maine Play Museum in the community Able to display respect and courtesy to all staff and patrons Able to participate in staff development plans in accordance with feedback from the Executive Director

Organization: Western Maine Play Museum

Come join our team of fun volunteers who work at least one day per week for a 3-8 hour shift! Be involved in both front desk duties, as well as helping to carry out fun programming for the children in our area! 

 

Minimum Education/Experience Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent  OR Training or experience in education, childcare or child development

 

Program-Wide Requirements:

 

General:

Successfully pass Child Protection and criminal background checks Successfully complete orientation to program and role Exhibit professional appearance, following dress code policy Be punctual and present on scheduled days  Display emotional maturity and professionalism at all times Be comfortable working with people of different ages and different abilities Able to spend periods of time at a computer, on the telephone, or operating office machines Able to work flexibly and responsively in a busy environment Able to identify and effectively intervene in unsafe situations or interactions Able to intervene and assist in directing patrons appropriately in cases of injury, fire or other emergencies

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency with modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including the use of computers, the Internet, email and point-of-sales equipment Able to lead small groups of children, parents/caregivers and staff in activities Able to display positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with children

 

Team Orientation:

Is a team player, and able to display a positive image of Western Maine Play Museum in the community Able to display respect and courtesy to all staff and patrons Able to participate in staff development plans in accordance with feedback from the Executive Director

Organization: Western Maine Play Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04294

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Events Volunteer

Want to help, but only have a limited amount of time to donate? Sign up to be called for special events! You can help set up, work during events running booths, helping with projects, or tell us if you have a special skill you'd like to share!

Organization: Western Maine Play Museum

Want to help, but only have a limited amount of time to donate? Sign up to be called for special events! You can help set up, work during events running booths, helping with projects, or tell us if you have a special skill you'd like to share!

Organization: Western Maine Play Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04938

Allow Groups: No