Volunteer Positions

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Birthday Party Volunteer
Volunteer Docents
Traveling Exhibit Volunteer Docent
Visitor Services Volunteer
Special Events Volunteer
Education Program Volunteer

*****Exploration Place does not accept applications for court-mandate community or volunteer service at this time.*****

Volunteer Application Form

Birthday Party Volunteer

Assist EP Educator with Birthday Parties. Volunteer will be notified as soon as birthday party is reserved so they have advanced planning time. Parties are scheduled Saturdays at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 and Sunday at 1:30 and 3:30. Volunteer will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled party for set up, and stay 30 minutes after the party for clean up.

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Volunteer Docents

Flight Docent: Assist school children and visitors with all flight exhibits, activities in the flight pavilion, Ready Vet Go! and the FETCH! Lab. Docents are also invited to train on the Van de Graff Generator. Preferred hours are between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday and 12-3 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Kansas Docent: Assist school children and visitors with all Kansas exhibits and activities, including Kansas In Miniature. Preferred hours are between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday and 12-3 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Castle Docent: Monitor school children and visitors in the Castle area, assist with keeping toys and costumes arranged for visitor use, assist with any activities scheduled.

Training in EP procedures is necessary for this position.

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Traveling Exhibit Volunteer Docent

Assist EP visitors with activities and exhibit elements throughout the traveling exhibits. This position requires attending special training sessions for exhibits as well as training with an EP Educator.

2010 Traveling Exhibits (details coming soon)

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Visitor Services Volunteer

This position is a full member of the Visitor Services team. Volunteers will man the entrance and exit of the Whales|Tohora exhibit. This includes taking tickets, preparing the visitor to enter this unique exhibit, and manning the exit of the exhibit to prohibit unpaid visitor entry. Volunteers will also be placed at the Visitor Services desk to sell tickets, answer phones and assist visitors as needed. Training will be provided.          

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Special Events Volunteer

As EP holds several special events during the year, it is always helpful to have Volunteers that are willing to come in on those special evenings! Volunteers will be notified of upcoming Special Events.

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Education Program Volunteer

Education Program Volunteers will assist EP Educators in programs for school groups and general public. Currently, volunteers are requested for the following programs:

Summer Camps
Summer camps run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Volunteers are requested to work between the hours of 815 a.m. and 5 p.m. Volunteers will assist with set up of daily activities, registration check in, lunch time, as well as activities. Volunteers with a medical background are requested as well.

August 3-7 FETCH! Super Summer Camp (Ages 7-10) Do you have what it takes to complete a full week of challenges from Ruff? Let's rack up the points!!

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