Opportunities From: VolunteerSLO.org

The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is lin need of volunteers to do a variety of clerical tasks including passing out informational fliers and sharing about the museum at local outreach events.

Outreach Volunteers would need their own transportation to attend local events on weekends, per an on-call schedule as they are available.

When the volunteer can attend, they would help setup the museum outreach table, visit with and pass out info fliers to attendees.

Training will be provided to learn about the museum and how to promote the museum when passing out info fliers at the outreach table.

Volunteers are vital to our nonprofit, all-volunteer organization and we are looking for a few individuals who would like to join our team!

Reports to: President and/or Museum Programs Director

Responsibilities: 

Canvas assigned local community partnership opportunity locations.  

Duties:

Walk assigned business areas meeting people and handing out marketing material,brochures and other marketing material Greet potential patrons Answer general questions Steer potential patrons to website   Collect patron information  

Qualifications:

This could be either a one-time opportunity or and on-going opportunity  

Be Personable, reliable and organized  Maintain contact list Be able to follow instructions Be a team player Critical thinking

Reports to: The President of the Board

Supervises: Museum curators, archivists, clerks, and docents

Responsibilities: to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Museum. to be responsible
for the security of Museum displays and daily activities.

Duties: to direct the creation of displays, both permanent and rotating; to open and close
the Museum; to supervise overall maintenance and cleaning of Museum display areas. To
plan and coordinate new and changing displays. To purchase materials and artifacts as
needed and approved. To coordinate the use of donated items. to work with the president
and board of directors concerning the development and management of museum displays.
to work with and supervise the museum archivist, assistant archivist, assistant curators(s),
clerks, gift shop coordinator, and docents.

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity.  It is not a one time job  

Must be a veteran and have museum management experience.

Be able to follow instructions Be a team player Critical thinking Detail oriented Be able to navigate interruptions and distractions Intrapersonal skills to collaborate with other museum staff

Reports to: President and/Or Museum Programs Director

Responsibilities: 

To represent museum at community events

Duties:

Set up table/booth at museum events with signage, brochures and other marketing material

Greet potential patrons, hand out marketing materials

Answer general questions

Steer patrons to website  

Collect patron information information

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity. It is not a one-time job.

Personable and organized Be reliable Follow directions in setting up display Be able to follow instructions Be a team player Critical thinking

Reports to: Museum Curator.

Responsibilities: to enhance the Museum’s image through effective displays.

Duties: to obtain artifacts from the Archives; to install displays utilizing cabinets, shelving
or kiosks; to dress mannequins as necessary in order to illustrate a theme, to educate, or to
tell a story to the public; to mount plaques on the Wall of Honor.

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity. It is not a one-time job.

Ability to use hand tools, skill in spatial relationships and arranging
effective displays, knowledge of military history preferred.

Be able to follow instructions Be a team player Critical thinking Detail oriented Be able to navigate interruptions and distractions Intrapersonal skills to collaborate with other museum staff

Reports to: Docent Coordinator

Responsibilities: to assist Museum visitors in understanding and appreciating what veterans accomplished during their military service in the conflicts displayed; to uphold the Museum’s reputation for excellence; to explain the Museum’s mission statement, the Wall of Honor, and the Veterans History Project; to remain current on the Docent Handbook and on
any updates to it.

Duties: to meet visitors with a smile and a “Welcome to our Museum” greeting; to accompany individuals and groups on tours through the Museum, interpreting each display
and explaining the artifacts; to be flexible enough to adapt the tour to the visitor’s needs or interests; to accept artifact donations by completing the donation form, ensuring it is signed
by both the donor and the docent, and to make a photocopy for the donor; to maintain security of the Armory by always accompanying the visitors on tours of the Armory; to be a
lifelong learner; to consult with the Docent Coordinator or Museum Curator as needed; to be on time for duty.

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity. It is not a one-time job.

Be an outgoing and enthusiastic communicator for all age groups Be comfortable speaking to groups Have the ability to answer questions to the best of their
ability Possess knowledge about the Museum displays and artifacts Some knowledge of military history is preferred. Veteran status is desired Be personable  Be reliable Be able to follow instructions Be a team player Critical thinking