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We invite you to become a volunteer for the Reading Public Museum. We are well aware that the personal commitment and valuable contributions of our volunteers magnifies and extends the work of the Museum’s small staff, helping our programs grow richer and more varied year by year. Together, we can all share great pride in our Museum and the unique and outstanding cultural education it provides to our community.

Benefits:

  • Orientation, training, support on the job
  • Ongoing enrichment programs
  • Annual recognition event
Personal Information:
Name:
Address: 
City:
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Phone:
E-mail address:
   
I have working knowledge of the following computer programs:
I can use the Internet: Yes No
I am available:
(Check all that apply)
Weekdays
Weekends
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Special interests at the museum:

 

 
In case of emergency, please contact:
Relationship:
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Activities:
I am interested in the following activity groups (Check all that apply).

Greeter

  • Provide assistance and information to visitors, answering a range of questions about the collections, special exhibitions, gallery programs and activities.

Education

  • Docents (Museum tour guides) present interactive visits in the galleries.
  • Volunteers to help with Family Backpacks and Gallery Guides.
  • Science volunteers to assist with varied science-related activities and programs.

Collections

  • Research
  • Cataloging, Data Entry
  • Photography

Membership

  • Assist in Membership Sales
  • Mailings

Development

  • Clerical support such as mailings, data entry and filing
  • Assistance with various duties for special events/projects

Museum Shop

  • Volunteers experience various aspects of merchandising through sales and inventory responsibilities

Special Events/Projects

  • Festivals, Gala, Art of the Craft, Arboretum Assistants, General Mailings
 
 I suggest you contact the following individual who might also be interested in volunteering with the Museum:
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