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Proposal

Museum Visitor Services Volunteer - School Tours

30 hours

Community partner: Chippewa Valley Museums
Supervisor: Kenzie Hoff
Beginning date:
2025-03-03
Ending Date:
2025-05-31

Service-Learning Proposal Description

1.

Briefly describe the project and the community need to be addressed.

Answer By staffing the museum campus main desk, volunteers are expected to share accurate, factual information regarding both museum operations and the basic history of our region. This position occurs outside of regular museum operating hours and requires helping with local school tour visits. During school tours, Visitor Services Volunteers work under staff supervision to provide visitor services, which may include any of the following: answer and direct phone calls, handle store transactions, keep areas tidy and welcoming to maximize visitor experiences.

2.

What is the mission of the agency or organization?

Answer Chippewa Valley Museums connects people to our community and inspires curiosity by collecting, preserving, and sharing our region's historical and cultural resources.

3.

What skills are required for this project? 

Answer Working with children - Speaking clearly on the phone and in person -Basic computer/tablet/internet skills -Basic cash handling -Attention to detail -Reliability –Timeliness

4.

What are the objectives for the student learning and service?

Answer Students will gain a basic understanding of Chippewa Valley Museum's mission and available resources. Students will learn three new ideas or facts regarding Chippewa Valley's history and culture. Students will engage and connect with youth visitors, staff, and other volunteers comprising diverse backgrounds. With prior approval and arrangement with a staff supervisor, students will have the opportunity to connect their major coursework to a 10-hr "mini-project" meeting a museum need during the course of their Visitor Services Volunteer experience

5.

What are the availability requirements for the student?

Answer Orientation and training is a 2hr commitment with flexible scheduling. Visitor Services Volunteers should be available several days Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm.

6.

Additional information (not required).

Answer Please submit a volunteer interest form at tinyurl.com/cvm-volunteerform to indicate when you are available.
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