Educational Program Volunteers

Do you like working with children? Would you like to expand your knowledge of Wisconsin history as you share these experiences with curious students? There are several volunteer opportunities with a variety of abilities to suit any curiosity or skill level.

Educational Program Description: The Wisconsin Historical Museum celebrates the history and shared experiences of the people from the many cultures that settled our state. The Education Department offers a variety of programs that adhere to the Thinking Like a Historian educational model and the State of Wisconsin Model for Academic Standards for Social Studies as well as other academic standards such as Family and Consumer Education, The Behavioral Sciences, Marketing Education, and Art and Design Understanding. Current guided programs include Native Peoples of Wisconsin and Why History Matters.

Some of the Education Department opportunities this year include:

• Halloween Week Storytellers
• Halloween Week 2008 Arts and Crafts Facilitators
• Summer 2009 Youth Program Arts and Crafts Facilitators
• Lunchroom Attendant
• Exhibit Floor Interpreter
• Native Peoples Interpreter
• Girl Scout Workshop Assistant

Time Commitment: Time commitment, requirements, and training is flexible and will be tailored to specific volunteer opportunities within the education department.

Supervisor: Beth Lemke, Interpretive Content Coordinator and Educational Specialist

"I enjoy sharing my love of history with the schoolchildren who visit the Museum. Nowhere else can they receive such a 'hands-on' education in Wisconsin history." Museum Educational Program Volunteer

"I became a Museum volunteer because I was looking for an opportunity to continue my love of teaching into retirement and was looking for a way to meet new friends." Museum Educational Program Volunteer

The Wisconsin Historical Museum is located on Capitol Square and is full of wonderful information about the state's rich history. Museum volunteers help people to explore Wisconsin's distinctive heritage. Learn more about the benefits of volunteering at the Musuem.

Contact:
Kristina Clark, Volunteer Coordinator
608-264-6563