The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is recruiting volunteers (called Ambassadors) to work with museum visitors in Spark!Lab, its hands-on invention space for children and families. Unlike traditional classroom-style learning, Spark!Lab is very “curiosity-driven” and there is no right or wrong way to complete the activities, just challenges and prompts to get them thinking like an inventor. We focus on skills-based and inquiry-based learning techniques and applying the experience to real life examples and problems.
Facilitating Meaningful Visitor Experiences: welcoming a diverse group of visitors and engaging in inquiry-based discovery at a variety of hands-on activity stations; using creative methods to inspire and encourage children’s and family’s interest in the invention process.
Assisting daily facility operations in Spark!Lab: getting the space and hands on activities ready for visitor use; helping with some routine maintenance necessary to keep the innovation and imagination flowing!
…Then please request an application from Laurel Miller, Interpretive Exhibit Manager at MillerL@si.edu or 202.633.7304.
Applicants must be 17 years or older.
A commitment of 8 hours per month (two 4-hour shifts, or one full day) of volunteering, based on your schedule and availability.
The next training session begins Saturday, September 17, 2016. For more information please visit www.invention.si.edu or contact Laurel.
The Smithsonian is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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