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Field Trip Gallery Guru volunteers play a critical role in sparking curiosity and excitement in student visitors, engaging them in science education, and fostering an understanding of and appreciation for Utah’s natural history.
Field Trip Gallery Guru volunteers play a critical role in sparking curiosity and excitement in student visitors, engaging them in science education, and fostering an understanding of and appreciation for Utah’s natural history.
Department: Field Trip Programs
Supervisor: Mara Salfer, Field Trips Coordinator
What they do:
What they do:
Gallery Guru volunteers engage curious young minds with the thrill of immersive science education.
Specifically, Gallery Guru volunteers will work with NHMU staff to welcome, accommodate, educate, and support K-12 school groups as they tour the galleries. Gallery Gurus will be trained to administer 3-5 minute interactive, inquiry-based activities that align with the Utah school standards. Volunteers will also work with NHMU staff to respond to visitors’ needs and questions regarding facilities and exhibitions, and to reinforce behavioral expectations in the galleries. Using these activities, volunteers will inspire learning, support Museum exploration, and foster in-depth engagement with Museum exhibits and content.
Training Required:
On-the-job training will be provided for activity content
Shift times:
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Time Commitment: Field Trip Gallery Gurus volunteer one three-hour shift per week, for the duration of the September – May school year. Time commitment includes breaks that coincide with school breaks, including Christmas and New Year’s.
Age Requirement: 18
Gallery Gurus engage with the 45,000 field trip visitors we see each year!
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