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Visitor Services Volunteers

OMSI needs several hundred new volunteers to help with Visitor Services during the run of BODY WORLDS 3. Visitor Services volunteers welcome visitors to OMSI and provide them with friendly and helpful service as they purchase tickets and enter the BODY WORLDS 3 exhibit.

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least six 4.5.hour shifts during the run of the exhibit. There are three shifts per day to choose from: 8:30am . 1:00pm, 12:30pm . 5:00pm, and 4:30pm . 9:00pm.


BODY WORLDS 3 Visitor Service Volunteers will:
  • Greet visitors and welcome them to the museum.
  • Direct visitors through the queuing lines for purchasing tickets and for entering the exhibit.
  • Take tickets at the entrance to the exhibit and monitor the exit from the exhibit.
  • Give clear directions and provide accurate information about the exhibit and other museum attractions.
  • Assist visitors in understanding the layout of the museum.
Volunteers must:
  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Be dependable and punctual, and able to commit to at least six 4.5-hour shifts during the run of the exhibit.
  • Be self-directed and willing to take initiative.
  • Be able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor at all times.
  • Be able to provide excellent customer service.
  • Be able to listen and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
  • Be able to speak in public and respond to visitor inquiries.
  • Be comfortable working with large crowds.
  • Present a professional appearance.
  • Complete OMSI Introduction to Volunteering and Customer Service trainings and participate in an in-depth tour of the museum with an experienced volunteer. Trainings will be offered on multiple days and times during April and May 2007.
Volunteer benefits include:
  • Complimentary admission to BODY WORLDS 3, other museum exhibits, and OMSI attractions for the volunteer.
  • OMSI family memberships for volunteers who serve at least 50 hours.
  • Discounts in the OMSI Market Café and Science Store.
  • Savings on OMSI camps and classes.
  • Training and support for an exciting and rewarding volunteer experience.

For more information, contact OMSI Volunteer Services at 503 239-7814 or VolunteerServices@omsi.edu.

 


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