Volunteers are an essential part of the museum community! These valued individuals allow the museum to do more in fulfilling the mission to preserve and advance the art of miniatures for all.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures’ Volunteer Program is aimed at empowering each volunteer to accomplish educational, social, and personal goals.
Volunteers are encouraged to select their service preferences, with guidance from the museum’s education staff, and choose the frequency and details of their volunteer schedules.
General Volunteer Requirements:
- 14+ years of age
- Willingness to work with others
- Enthusiastic and optimistic perspective
- Good listening skills, patience, and a flexible disposition
- Professionalism
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
- Background Check for certain positions
- Must have a Fingerprint Clearance Card (for most Volunteer tasks)
Areas of Volunteer Service:
The most needed Volunteer roles at the museum are Volunteer Docent and Seasonal Education Support. Go through training to become a Volunteer Docent and create a long-term routine where you get to guide visitors through the museum, or contribute seasonally as an Education Support Volunteer to help present programs like Summer Camp and Rodeo Break Camp (museum-conducted training required at onboarding).
Note: You must have (or be willing to obtain) a Fingerprint Clearance Card for most areas of Volunteer service.
Docents are well-trained museum educators who have a robust understanding of fine art, history, architecture, and craftsmanship in addition to a detailed focus on the museum’s collection of miniatures. Docents lead tours for diverse groups including school children, families, clubs, and older adults and must be very comfortable with public speaking and audience engagement. Docents are imaginative, flexible, eager learners, and good listeners. No previous knowledge of miniatures is necessary. Aspiring docents must attend a season-long training that culminates in a practice test and practice tour. This position requires a two-year commitment.
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of the Docent training
- Minimum of a two-year commitment
- Can work alone and as a member of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Desire to be a lifelong learner
- Weekly and monthly availability to lead tours
- Background check (and/or AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card) recommended (and required to lead youth tours)
Questions?
Please call (520) 881-0606