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Thank you for your interest in the Reading Public Museum. We are currently not accepting signups for general volunteers. Please check back for future postions per department.

OPPORTUNITY DATES WHAT'S INVOLVED
Research Always Education Curator, Science Curator and Registrar.
Mailings As needed basis Stuffing envelopes, copying on the photocopier and Risograph, folding, sorting
Filing As needed basis Needed for all departments.
Receptions for Openings As needed basis Proper dress required. Wine pouring, greeters, membership table.
Telephone Calls As needed basis Various projects.
Education As needed basis Development, preparation and implementation of programs for adults and children.
Exhibit Set-Up As needed basis Working with the Exhibits Department setting up or tearing down exhibits.
Planetarium As needed basis Help with greeting visitors, collecting tickets and maintaining supplies.
Registrar's Assistant As needed basis Work in galleries, registrar files, and storage areas of the Museum. Being detail-oriented is a must. Computer experience - especially database - is very helpful.
Substitute Planetarium Operator As needed basis Volunteers will be trained to run multiple projector slide show. Some audio/visual knowledge is desirable, but not required.
Community Outreach As needed basis Volunteers needed to distribute literature and advertisements for Museum events to pre-designated businesses, schools and non-profit organizations. Excellent communication skills, a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and Insurance are required.
Data Entry Ongoing basis Volunteers with experience in Word and Excel, or training available on Museum programs.

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