Greet Guests or Make Crafts USS Midway

Greet Guests or Make Crafts on the USS Midway

The USS Midway Museum is looking for volunteers who enjoy crafts and interacting with the public to join their Knot Team. The Knot Team has a very popular exhibit where volunteers demonstrate rudimentary knot tying skills. They also make and give knotted items, such as Turks-head bracelets, lanyards and monkey fists, for a suggested donation towards the Midway Education Scholarship program.

The total donations collected for the year 2015 was more than $100,000 from more than 17,000 knotted items.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can spend a good time

Required Skills/

Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to learn and demonstrate knot tying, and a basic understanding of the museum’s layout and history
• Previous knot tying or macramé experience is preferred, but they are willing to train.

Time Commitment: 10 hours per month. Flexible shifts are available 10:00am - 5:00pm on weekends and holidays, with the possibility of volunteering from home with approval

The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests. Their vision is to be America's living symbol of Freedom.

Issue Area(s) Arts & Culture, Veterans & Military Families

Population Served Families, Military/Veterans, Visitors & Travelers

Activity Type Public Relations/Marketing,Other

Requirements

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+ , Minimum Age:18+

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.