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Volunteer Application - South Dakota Discovery Center
Please complete this form to apply for a volunteer position at the South Dakota Discovery Center. Your application will be reviewed, and if you are accepted into the South Dakota Discovery Center's Volunteer Program, you will be required to attend a scheduled Volunteer Orientation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Creating a safe, clean, fun, and enjoyable environment for all guests of the
museum
• Assist full-time and part-time staff
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must commit to volunteering at least 20 hours in a 12-month period
• Must be 13 years of age or older
• Fun, enthusiastic, and creative individuals
• Willing to work with children, parents, staff, and other volunteers
• Must be reliable
• Ability to work as a part of a team and be flexible to assist wherever needed
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• If accepted, must attend a volunteer orientation and complete a background
check before volunteering (Background check applies to people 18 years old or older)
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If under 18, please list your parent or guardian's full name: *
Emergency Contact: (please include their full name, address, phone number, email, and how you know them) *
What school or community activties are you involved with? *
Please list any special skills, interests, hobbies, or language skills you may have: *
I am interested in volunteering at the South Dakota Discovery Center because... *
(Word limit: 200)
What makes you a good volunteer candidate? *
(Word limit: 200)
How did you hear about volunteering at the South Dakota Discovery Center? *
(Word limit: 100)
The South Dakota Discovery Center encourages all volunteers to commit to volunteering at least 20 hours in a 12-month period. *
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I will commit to volunteering for at least 20 hours in a 12-month period.
I am interested in volunteering more than 20 hours in a 12-month period.
Choose 1
I would like to serve up to _____ hours a month. *
I am available to volunteer: *
Select all that apply
Morning
Afternoon
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
I am interested in volunteering in this area: *
Select all that apply
Center Floor (assisting guests and resetting exhibits)
Programming (set up and clean up, and assisting with programs/classes)
Center Maintenance (watering plants, fixing displays, light cleaning)
Office Administration (filing, mailing duties, copyrighting)
Basement Organization (sorting, cleaning, light lifting)
I would like to work: *
Select all that apply
Independently
With the public
Away from the public
With other volunteers
With full-time or part-time staff
References:
List two local persons not related to you who can speak of your qualifications for this position. If you have previous volunteer experience, one reference should be from that organization. Please include their full name, address, phone, email, and how you know them.
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I understand that I have entered into a volunteer relationship with the South Dakota Discovery Center and acknowledge that I shall not expect to receive any payment for the volunteer talents and services I contribute to the SDDC. I can terminate my volunteer service at any time and for any reason. The South Dakota Discovery Center also reserves the right to end my volunteer service whenever the center deems it to be in the best interest of The South Dakota Discovery Center. I certify that the information in my application for volunteer service is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any omission of facts or misrepresentation is cause for denial of service and dismissal regardless of when discovered. I grant permission for the authorities of The South Dakota Discovery Center to investigate any reference provided and release them from any liability resulting from such investigation. I agree that my acceptance of volunteering is contingent upon successfully meeting background check requirements (if over 18). I further agree that if I have been convicted of a crime, the authorities of The South Dakota Discovery Center may obtain the details of the conviction to determine its relationship to the volunteer service. I understand that The South Dakota Discovery Center may take photographs for its publications and other uses, such as publications, print ads, social media, website media, and other forms of promotion. I further acknowledge that this application is neither a contract of volunteer service, employment, nor a legal document. I understand that I should contact the Director of the SDDC with any questions regarding this application or any other policy of The South Dakota Discovery Center. Please sign and date below if you agree. *
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