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Discovery World Volunteer Application
Discovery World Volunteer Application
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Applicant Information
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Name
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First
Last
If your application is accepted, what name would you like to appear on your name tag?
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Address
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Street Address
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City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
Contact Phone Number
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Email
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Birth Date
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Are you currently enrolled in school?
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Please provide further details regarding your school enrollment.
Please list the name of your High School or College/University, your grade level or expected year of graduation, and area of study (if applicable).
Are you currently employed?
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Retired
Please provide further details regarding your employment.
Name of company/organization, job title or role, etc.
Does your Employer offer a Matching Gifts Program?
Many employers will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their employees or offer grants in honor of employee's volunteer service hours. If you are not sure if your employer offers this option, we recommend you ask.
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Where did you work prior to retiring?
Does your Former Employer offer a Matching Gifts Program?
Many employers will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their retirees, or offer grants in honor of a former employee's volunteer service hours. If you are not sure if your former employer offers this option, we recommend you ask.
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Would you like to be signed up for the monthly Volunteer eNewsletter, for museum updates, volunteer opportunities, and more?
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Yes, sign me up!
No, thank you!
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, pleaded no contest for any offense or violation, or have pending criminal charges against you, other than minor traffic violations?
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No
If yes, please explain in the field below.
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Emergency Contact
If you are under the age of 18, this person must be a parent or guardian.
Emergency Contact Full Name
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Relationship
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Parent/Guardian
Spouse
Partner
Child
Sibling
Friend
Contact Phone Number
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Reason for Volunteering
Why are you seeking volunteer service opportunities?
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For personal enrichment
For school credit/service hours
For required community service
To learn new skills
How many hours do you plan to volunteer or are you required to complete?
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Why are you interested in volunteering at Discovery World, over a different organization?
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Volunteer Opportunity Selection
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on our dedicated volunteers. Please fill out the information below, to help us match you with an opportunity that best fits your interests and skill sets!
What level of commitment are you interested in?
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Special Event - Join us for one day, or just a few days throughout the year, through our Special Event opportunities, such as greeting guests, or preparing activity kits.
Short Term (10-28 hour commitment)
Medium Term (28-50 hour commitment)
Long Term (50+ hour commitment)
Who would you enjoy working with the most?
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Myself
With staff
With the public
Which behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunities may interest you?
Select roles may only be offered seasonally or may be at capacity. You will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator with details regarding your selection(s) following submission of your application.
Aquarist Assistant (waitlist)
Dive Volunteers (waitlist)
Exhibit Ambassador Guide Researcher
Garden Volunteers (waitlist)
Are you PADI Open Water Certified with at least 8 completed dives, with 1 in the past year?
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Do you have your own equipment as listed in the volunteer position description?
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Which public-facing volunteer opportunities may interest you?
Aquatic Invasive Species Cart Host (28 hour commitment)
Cubelet® Robot Facilitator (28 hour commitment)
Exhibit Ambassador (28 hour commitment)
Group Volunteer (1 day commitment)
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Facilitator (14 hour commitment)
Les Paul’s House of Sound Exhibit Ambassador (28 hour commitment)
Model Railroad Conductor (28 hour commitment)
Model Railroad Engineer (28 hour commitment)
Special Event Facilitator (1 day commitment)
Touch Tank Ambassador (28 hour commitment)
Virtual Explorer Facilitator (28 hour commitment)
Please share any certifications or experiences that may qualify you for these volunteer opportunity selections:
Examples: PADI Dive Certification, experience working with children, studying marine biology, etc.
Availability
Discovery World is open to the public Wednesdays-Sundays, 9:00am-4:00pm. Behind-the-scenes volunteer roles may also offer shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays while the museum is closed.
Please list all days and times you are available.
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Do you have require any special accommodations, have any special needs, or have any severe allergies we should be aware of?
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Prefer not to answer
If yes, please explain.
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Agreement & Signature
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Application to the volunteer program does not automatically guarantee placement with the organization. All considered applicants over 18 must complete and pass a background check. Discovery World reserves the right to refuse applicants based on the background check outcome.
I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that I will be placed according to the best match of my skill sets and Discovery World’s opportunities and needs.
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Are you over the age of 18?
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Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian's consent to participate as a volunteer at Discovery World.
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Parent/Guardian Full Name
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Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian's consent to participate as a volunteer at Discovery World.
Parent/Guardian Consent
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I authorize the applicant listed above to participate as a volunteer at Discovery World.
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