400 College Avenue - Lancaster, PA 17603-3393 Phone: (717) 291-3941
    HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

    DateEvent
    03/13/10
    10:30 AM
    Grands are Grand!
    03/18/10
    03:30 PM
    Coffee and Conversation - Jay Parrish
    03/31/10
    07:00 PM
    Bill Thompson Lecture - No Child Left Inside
    04/04/10
    10:00 AM
    Closed for Easter
    04/05/10
    01:00 PM
    Open Family Science MONDAY
    04/10/10
    10:30 AM
    Grands are Grand!
    04/10/10
    12:00 PM
    Cub Scout Belt Loop Day
    04/15/10
    03:30 PM
    Coffee and Conversation
    04/17/10
    01:00 PM
    Chocolate Moose Daze
    04/18/10
    01:00 PM
    Chocolate Moose Daze

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    Volunteer

    Would you want to. . .

    • share your science enthusiasm or expertise?
    • learn or teach about the natural world?
    • meet new people?
    • become part of a team?
    • gain new experiences?
    • give back to the community?

    If you said YES, consider becoming a North Museum Volunteer!

    Volunteering at the North Museum lets you explore, discover and gain new experiences as you serve in a variety of support roles. Volunteers have fun learning and sharing skills, meeting new people and enjoying other benefits, including:

    • Free training
    • Annual volunteer recognition program
    • 20% discount at the North Museum Shop
    • Gatherings for special lunches, presentations and special events
    • Advance notice of Museum events

    Contact: Towanda F. Williams, Volunteer Coordinator at 291-3943 or Towanda.Williams@fandm.edu

     


    Volunteer Opportunities

    Clerical Assistant - Assists with labeling, data entry, copying and computer work.

    Collections Assistant/Curator - Assists with cataloging and with additional tasks, based on qualifications.

    Docent and Museum Guides - Provide visitors with information on exhibits, demonstrate activities and guide visitors through the Museum.

    Educational Assistant - Conducts educational programs in the Museum and in the community.

    Exhibit Preparation Assistant - Assists with installation and movement of exhibits. Carpentry skills are helpful but not required.

    Family Science Sunday Volunteers - Provide families with opportunities to explore natural history and science in a fun, inviting  and hands-on setting.  Family Science Sunday is the first Sunday of every month.

    Handy Helper - Assists with odd jobs and routine maintenance.

    Live Animal Room Attendant - Educates visitors about the Museum's reptiles and other live animals. Assists in live animal room maintenance. Must be at least 18 years of age.

    Special Events Assistant - Assists with set-up and activities on special family days and weekends.

    Visitor Services Associate - Gives general information to visitors and callers, and assists customers in the gift shop.