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Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in the Reading Public Museum.

Our volunteer program is as "as needed basis" and we strive to give volunteers a choice in areas that would be rewarding to you and also enhance the Museum's mission. Please check off all areas you are interested in, and we will contact you when there is a need in that area or event.

Current Volunteer Opportunities are listed HERE.

Personal Information
Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email Address
Day Phone #
Computer Skills
I am available (check all that apply)
In case of emergency, please contact:
Relationship:
Emergency Day Phone
Emergency Evening Phone
Events (Click for options)

I am interested in the following (Check all that apply)

Bagels, Bach & Beyond
(Sunday morning music program - tasks include food service)

Membership Table/Greeters
(greet visitors, inquire if they are members, if not, provide information on membership)

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
(tasks such as: set up, filling eggs with candy, help on Easter morning hiding eggs, staking off areas, carriage rides, information/directions, etc.)

Museum Gala
(tasks to be identified when event is scheduled)

Exhibit Openings
(tasks may include: membership table, hospitality table, serving food/beverages, assisting w/admissions)

Family Day Events
(tasks may include: membership table, reading stories, working with kids on projects and/or activities)

“Jive After Five” Event
(evening event - tasks may include: serving food/beverages, hospitality/membership table, activities)

Art of the Craft: tasks may include:

  • Setup
  • Hospitality table: greet visitors, provide membership and general Museum information
  • Café sales
  • Commitment: at least one 2 ½ hour shift during Art of the Craft weekend

Education (Click for options)

Education Assistance (development, preparation and implementation of programs for adults and children)

Summer Camp Teacher Assistant

Collections (Click for options)

Research Assistant(s) to work in galleries, registrar files, and storage areas of the Museum. Being detail-oriented is a must. Computer experience, especially database, is very helpful.

Science Volunteers to assist with varied science-related tasks such as exhibit and collections research, collections inventory, cataloging, data entry and maintenance. Requires a background in biology.

Museum Shop Area (Click for options)

Shop Cashier - (tasks may include: Visitor reception and admissions, membership sales, shop merchandise sales. Requires commitment of at least 4 hours/week and/or training on register system)