S'edav Va'aki Museum
S'edav Va'aki Museum Teen Volunteer Program
S'edav Va'aki Museum, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Service Summary:
The Program is for high school-aged students (14-17) interested in gaining professional development at a cultural institution. The Teen Volunteers will gain hands-on experience by engaging with the public and spreading knowledge concerning topics about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. Duties: Work with Mentor Volunteer Initiating informative artifact interactions with visitors Assisting outdoor educational programs Leading indoor exhibit-based activities Stay up to date with upcoming programs and events Proactively welcome guests with a smile and a friendly greeting Specialized Projects as needed Maintain a broad understanding of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People’s culture and way of life as it is currently understood Listen and learn from staff and Master Docents to stay up to date on current interpretations Facilitate interpretation for multi-generational groups (primarily elementary schools and adults) Utilize techniques of dialogue and inquiry, role play, and storytelling that encourages students to explore Assist in the development and testing of educational programs Maintain a tidy exhibit space and monitor artifact usage to prevent breakage; inform supervisor if exhibit elements or objects become overly worn or broken Required Skills: Must be enthusiastic, kind, and willing to learn An interest in working with people, especially other students Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills Comfortable engaging visitors in conversations about specific topics Additional Helpful Skills: Enthusiastic about learning history, anthropology, archeology, and culture heritage
The Program is for high school-aged students (14-17) interested in gaining professional development at a cultural institution. The Teen Volunteers will gain hands-on experience by engaging with the public and spreading knowledge concerning topics about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. Duties: Work with Mentor Volunteer Initiating informative artifact interactions with visitors Assisting outdoor educational programs Leading indoor exhibit-based activities Stay up to date with upcoming programs and events Proactively welcome guests with a smile and a friendly greeting Specialized Projects as needed Maintain a broad understanding of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People’s culture and way of life as it is currently understood Listen and learn from staff and Master Docents to stay up to date on current interpretations Facilitate interpretation for multi-generational groups (primarily elementary schools and adults) Utilize techniques of dialogue and inquiry, role play, and storytelling that encourages students to explore Assist in the development and testing of educational programs Maintain a tidy exhibit space and monitor artifact usage to prevent breakage; inform supervisor if exhibit elements or objects become overly worn or broken Required Skills: Must be enthusiastic, kind, and willing to learn An interest in working with people, especially other students Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills Comfortable engaging visitors in conversations about specific topics Additional Helpful Skills: Enthusiastic about learning history, anthropology, archeology, and culture heritage