Individuals who volunteer their time and talents help put excitement and perspective into the activities offered by our programming teams. Astronomy Assistant volunteers will assist with the assembly and use of the education telescope, help children and their teachers be able to find points of interest in the sky and get them excited to explore the sky. This volunteer opportunity is for those familiar with astronomy and will assist with the astronomy activities and assist in training program support volunteers for their roles in activities.
Impact
Volunteers enable us to accomplish so much more by lending a hand in various activities. They may demonstrate proper use of specialized equipment (ie. telescope), share their skills and experience to increase additional volunteer participation, and introduce other volunteers and participants to exciting science and night sky exploration.
Tasks
- Assist with setting up and tearing down the telescope.
- Welcome and greet students, their families, and teachers.
- Assist the staff lead in giving each student group a brief introduction to what they'll be seeing.
- Assist the Staff Lead in helping kids and teachers discover the solar system, view the sun, learn about how telescopes work, and other fun facts.
- Review safe solar viewing techniques and help ensure students understand the safety protocols.
- Participates in debriefing and evaluating current activities.
- Encourage volunteerism, and help direct to the website for information
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Short-Term and Long-Term Volunteers. Learn more about our types of service here. Volunteers must complete the Astronomy Assistant Interest and Assessment and Interview to qualify for this opportunity.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers will meet the staff at the Overfield School in Troy. The Overfield School address is: 172 South Ridge Avenue, Troy, OH 45373. Volunteers will meet the staff lead at the School. The event will take place on the campus grounds in an open, mowed field next to the school and the Hobart Preserve. There will be reserved parking spaces for the volunteers. The Staff lead will orient volunteers to the day's agenda and other important information.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more. Volunteers may be standing or walking for the majority of their shift
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear their MetroParks name badge and t-shirt.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on programming opportunities with us.
