Volunteer Application (long term)

Special Events Volunteers support and facilitate NMAAHC's private events.

SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEERS

Position Description

You can support and contribute to the successful undertaking of the National Museum of African American History and Culture's private events!

Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2023.

Please ensure you answer the below question "What are your objectives in seeking a volunteer position at the Smithsonian?" in detail.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILTIES MAY INCLUDE:

Setting-up Welcome Desk prior to the event
Greeting and welcoming arriving guests
Checking-in guests
Distributing maps, programs, and/or handouts related to the event
Providing wayfinding assistance to visitors
Providing gallery support and reminding visitors not to bring their food or drink into the galleries
Providing theatre support or ushering

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong interpersonal and customer services skills
Discretion, even with high profile guests or public figures
Flexibility in changing situations
Promptness
Ability to react quickly and solve problems

All abilities are welcome, please let us know if you need accommodations at any point during this recruitment process.

Background check is required

Must be 18 years of age or older
Volunteers must complete the trainings led by museum as described below

TRAINING:

The training program will be comprised of three virtual sessions and one in-person session. Volunteers must attend and complete all required trainings in order to be on-boarded into the program.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

Volunteers are asked commit to at least two years of service
The majority of Special Events are scheduled on weekday evenings, with the occasional morning or weekend events. We are looking for volunteers who have availability between 5:30PM and 11PM on weekday evenings and 7AM-10AM on weekday mornings.
Volunteers will be expected to serve at least 2 events per quarter.
Volunteers must attend and complete all required trainings in order to be on-boarded into the program.

LOCATION:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

1400 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20560

Email: NMAAHCVisitorServices@si.edu

Personal Information

* First Name

Middle Name

* Last Name

* Phone (Primary)

Phone (Mobile)

* Date of Birth

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State

Zip/Postal

Country code

Emergency Contact

If under 18, give parent/guardian contact information here

* Contact Name

* Primary Phone

* Relationship

Email

Additional Information

* What are your objectives in seeking a volunteer position at the Smithsonian?

Have you ever volunteered or worked at the Smithsonian before?

Please describe previous Smithsonian experience:

Are you currently a member of the Smithsonian?

Please describe membership

How did you hear about the volunteer programs at the Smithsonian?

Availability

Weekdays

Weekends

Nights

Languages Select all languages in which you are fluent:

Skills Select one or more from the following list:

Have a skill not listed? Tell us here:

Parental Consent If you are under 18 please provide:

Contact name

Phone (Home)

E-mail

Name of school

Grade

References

The Smithsonian may contact the references listed below.

Reference #1

* Reference #1 name

* Reference #1 Email

Reference #2

* Reference #2 Name

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Education/Background

If you have a resume, please attach it here.

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Highest degree earned

Current Job Title (if applicable):

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Volunteer Privacy Notice and Agreement

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I have read and understand the Smithsonian's Volunteer Privacy Notice and I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.

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