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Current Volunteer Opportunities
Nauticus
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DEPARTMENT: |
Nauticus |
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Title: |
Nauticus Administrative Receptionist |
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Location: |
Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
Mondays, 1 p.m to 5
p.m./on-call receptionists also needed.
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Description: |
Greet guests and
answer phones in our administrative offices. |
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Essential Functions: |
Interacts with
guests in a friendly, helpful and positive manner.
Answers multi-line
phone system; transfers calls as necessary.
Maintains thorough knowledge of all Nauticus
facilities, exhibits, programming and policies. |
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
Must have excellent
communication skills and a clear speaking voice. |
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Melissa Swanson,
Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa.swanson@norfolk.gov
757-664-1043 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.nauticus.org/join.html |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Nauticus |
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Title: |
Nauticus
Destination and Information
Specialist |
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Location: |
Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive,
Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
At
least one shift (9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5
p.m.) per week |
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Description: |
Help guests get the most out of their
visit to Nauticus by providing information. |
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Essential Functions: |
Provide general information about schedules and
locations for Nauticus shows, exhibits and special
programs, as well as information about other Norfolk
area attractions..
Interact with guests in
a friendly, helpful and positive manner.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all
Nauticus facilities, exhibits, programming and
policies. |
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
Excellent communication and customer
service skills are necessary for this position.
This
position requires someone who can interact
positively with many types of people, responds
calmly in all situations, and has a clear speaking
voice.
Must
be at least 14 years old.
Long
periods of standing required. |
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Melissa Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa.swanson@norfolk.gov
757-664-1043 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.nauticus.org/join.html |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Nauticus |
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Title: |
Nauticus
Educational Program Presenters |
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Location: |
Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive,
Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
At
least one shift (9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5
p.m.) per week |
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Description: |
Assist Nauticus Educators with
programming. |
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Essential Functions: |
Interpret exhibits and participate in
hands-on science activities, demonstrations,
programs, and workshops for students, teachers,
scouts and the general public.
Interact with guests in a friendly, helpful and
positive manner.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all
Nauticus facilities, exhibits, programming and
policies. |
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
Excellent communication and customer
service skills are necessary for this position.
Good
communication skills, a willingness to initiate
visitor interaction, and the ability to interact
positively with many types and ages of people are
essential for this position.
This
position requires someone who can interact
positively with many types of people, responds
calmly in all situations, and has a clear speaking
voice.
Volunteers are required to attend program specific
training sessions and informational meetings in
addition to general training.
Must
be at least 14 years old, or 10 years old and
volunteering alongside an adult over age 18.
Long
periods of standing required. |
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Melissa Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa.swanson@norfolk.gov
757-664-1043 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.nauticus.org/join.html |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Nauticus |
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Title: |
Nauticus
School Group Greeter |
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Location: |
Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
At
least two shifts per month on weekdays from 9:00
a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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Description: |
Welcome school groups and inform them of Nauticus’
guidelines, direct the group to various locations
throughout the building, coordinate storage and
retrieval of lunches, and ensure that the group
receives courteours and personal attention.
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Essential Functions: |
Provide general information about schedules and
locations for Nauticus shows, exhibits and special
programs, as well as information about other Norfolk
area attractions..
Interact with guests in a friendly, helpful and
positive manner.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all Nauticus
facilities, exhibits, programming and policies. |
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
Excellent communication and customer service skills are
necessary for this position.
This position requires someone who can interact
positively with many types of people, responds
calmly in all situations, and has a clear speaking
voice.
Must be at least 14 years old.
Long periods of standing required. |
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Melissa Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa.swanson@norfolk.gov
757-664-1043 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.nauticus.org/join.html |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Nauticus |
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Title: |
Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center Tour Leader |
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Location: |
Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m. |
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Description: |
Lead tours of the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration
Center. |
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Essential Functions: |
Provide guests with information about the history of
the half moone fort, cruise operations, special
events spaces, the connection between Bermuda and
Virginia, and the Beazley classic ocean liner
collection. |
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
Excellent public speaking skills, the ability to lead
walking tours, the ability to recall information,
and customer service skills are necessary for this
position.
Must be at least 18 years old. |
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Melissa Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa.swanson@norfolk.gov
757-664-1043 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.nauticus.org/join.html |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Nauticus |
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Title: |
Nauticus
Gift Shop Associates |
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Location: |
Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive,
Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
At
least one shift (9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.
– 5 p.m.) per week |
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Description: |
This position involves interaction with guests to
ensure they receive courteous and personal
attention. |
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Essential Functions: |
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Assists guests visiting the Gift Shop in a
friendly, helpful and positive manner.
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Operates a cash register and assists guests with
purchases.
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Unpacks boxes of merchandise and arranges on
display.
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Maintains thorough knowledge of all
Maritime
Center
facilities, exhibits, programming and policies.
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Assists guests having special problems,
questions or complaints.
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
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Good communication skills and the ability to
interact positively with many types and ages of
people are essential for this position.
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Must be at least 14 years old.
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Ability to stand for extended periods of time,
lift from ground to above shoulder, climb, bend,
stoop, sit, push, pull and perform tasks
requiring manual dexterity.
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Melissa Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa.swanson@norfolk.gov
757-664-1043 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.nauticus.org/join.html |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Nauticus |
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Title: |
Nauticus
Membership Representatives |
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Location: |
Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive,
Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
At
least one shift (9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.
– 5 p.m.) per week |
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Description: |
Membership Representatives promote
and sell memberships to Nauticus guests |
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Essential Functions: |
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Provide information about Nauticus memberships.
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Assist guests with membership purchases.
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Maintain thorough knowledge of all facilities,
exhibits, programming and policies.
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Assists guests having questions
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
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Good communication skills and the ability to
interact positively with many types and ages of
people are essential for this position.
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Must be at least 14 years old.
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Melissa Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Melissa.swanson@norfolk.gov
757-664-1043 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.nauticus.org/join.html |
Virginia
Zoo
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DEPARTMENT: |
The Virginia Zoo |
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Title: |
Administrative
Volunteer |
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Location: |
The Virginia Zoo,
3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
Varies during the
week |
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Description: |
Serves as a office
assistant |
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Essential Functions: |
Helps staff with
reception and office duties. |
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Education/Experience/Skills: |
Knowledge of how to
work general office equipment and supplies. Must be
18 years of age or older to work this position.
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Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
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Contact Information: |
Crystal Benjamin
,Volunteer Coordinator
crystal.benjamin@norfolk.gov
(757) 441-2374 ext
225 |
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Webpage Links: |
www.virginiazoo.org
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DEPARTMENT: |
The
Virginia Zoo |
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Title: |
Docent
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Location: |
The
Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA |
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Hours: |
Varies during the week |
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