Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
The Children’s Museum in Easton has many community service and volunteer opportunities available for both individuals and groups. We are a non-profit organization in its 15th year of providing hands-on exhibits and educational programs for children ages 1 –8 years. We have a small, hardworking and creative staff, and rely heavily on volunteer help to serve more than 50,000 visitors annually. Whether you have a little time or a lot, we're sure to have a volunteer opportunity that suits you!
Internships
Art/Art Education Internship A great new project!
We are looking for an Art/Art Education Intern to assist in developing an art curriculm for our Arts & Crafts Room. The intern will assist Museum staff in developing activities for a variety of settings, lead activities for Museum visitors and help produce artwork for the Museum and other locations.
Communications and Development Internship Opportunity! You can make a difference! We are looking for a Communications and Development intern who will assist staff in day to day public relations & communications efforts. The intern will work closely with Executive Director and Operations Manager to market and publicize our classes, special events and programs.
Education Internship available! A great resume builder!
If you have an interest in education, science, math or any related field you'll enjoy this hands-on internship! This is a great opportunity to work with children of diverse ages and abilities in a fun, informal learning setting!
Volunteering
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Junior Volunteer and CIT programs for kids in 7th -9th grade. Experience the fun of meeting new friends your own age, learning new skills, and helping others in a fun-filled environment!
•CIT's work closely with experienced teachers at the Museum's Summer Mini Camp program. They provide friendly faces to help the young campers transition into camp activities, assist with creative camp projects and develop important organizational, time management and leadership skills.
•Junior Volunteers help Museum staff by doing hands-on science activities in the FETCH! Lab™ or creative art and crafts projects or volunteering at special family events.
Complete orientation and training is provided. Hours vary for each program, and participants will qualify for community service hours. We'll work with you to find just the right program to suit your needs!
Community service for High School & College Students
Hours are flexible and can be scheduled to suit student’s needs within the framework of Museum operating hours, which are: Tuesday –Saturday 10 AM –5 PM and Sundays 12 –5 PM. We are closed most Mondays.
Typical duties might include:
•Doing arts and crafts with children
•Assisting teachers in workshops and classes
•Data entry
•Phone calls to research exhibit and program information
•Painting and/or exhibit repair and maintenance
•Light yard work
•Organizing and preparing supplies
•Assist at special events
•Bulk mailings and more!
Adult Volunteers are needed to:
•Help to plan and organize special events
•Offer special skills such as sewing or carpentry, storytelling
•Assist at the Museum's front desk or in the office
•Help with many other duties, too varied to list them all!
Group Projects might include:
•Painting and/or exhibit repair and maintenance
•Light yard work
•Assist at special events
•Organizing and preparing supplies
•Bulk mailings and more!
If you are interested in any of the above volunteer or internship opportunities please send us an e-mail or call Steven Hill, Operations Manager @ 508-230-3789. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Volunteering at The Children's Museum in Easton is sponsored by Comcast.
