Volunteer: Entrance GreeterVolunteer Need for Saturdays from July 6 through September 28, 12:45-4:00pm. Description: Represent the Museum when greeting the general public and other volunteers. Communicate the museum narratives to visitors; promote museum’s mission and goals. No telephone industry experience required but welcome; narratives can be taught. Responsibilities: Assist supervisor with opening the museum by unlocking doors, turning on all exhibit lights and displays. Prepare Museum by inspecting the general appearance, fixing or reporting any exhibit display issues, and spot-cleaning the facility as needed. Welcome visiting public. Handle gift shop sales. Answer phone, answer questions, provide directions to the museum. Provide an overview of the museum to visitors. Provide basic knowledge of museum’s history. Provide basic knowledge of Maine, its history, features, and points of interest. Close the museum by turning off all lights, displays, and locking doors. Notify supervisor of any issues. Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with an iPad and Square Reader helpful but easily learned.
Organization: The Telephone Museum Volunteer Need for Saturdays from July 6 through September 28, 12:45-4:00pm. Description: Represent the Museum when greeting the general public and other volunteers. Communicate the museum narratives to visitors; promote museum’s mission and goals. No telephone industry experience required but welcome; narratives can be taught. Responsibilities: Assist supervisor with opening the museum by unlocking doors, turning on all exhibit lights and displays. Prepare Museum by inspecting the general appearance, fixing or reporting any exhibit display issues, and spot-cleaning the facility as needed. Welcome visiting public. Handle gift shop sales. Answer phone, answer questions, provide directions to the museum. Provide an overview of the museum to visitors. Provide basic knowledge of museum’s history. Provide basic knowledge of Maine, its history, features, and points of interest. Close the museum by turning off all lights, displays, and locking doors. Notify supervisor of any issues. Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with an iPad and Square Reader helpful but easily learned.
Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 04605 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join The Board of Directors of The Telephone MuseumThe Telephone Museum is seeking volunteers to expand it's Board of Directors. Individuals living in Ellsworth, Hancock County and/or the State of Maine are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who believe in strengthening community bonds through cultural organizations and preserving the history of technology will most appreciate this opportunity. The museum board meets formally four times per year, and informally through teleconferencing or other electronic means. Experience managing or directing a non-profit institution is a plus. Organization: The Telephone Museum The Telephone Museum is seeking volunteers to expand it's Board of Directors. Individuals living in Ellsworth, Hancock County and/or the State of Maine are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who believe in strengthening community bonds through cultural organizations and preserving the history of technology will most appreciate this opportunity. The museum board meets formally four times per year, and informally through teleconferencing or other electronic means. Experience managing or directing a non-profit institution is a plus. Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01810 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Tour GuidesWe will train you to conduct a full tour or become well-versed in one or more aspects of the tour. Start with inventors and early history; learn to operate and demonstrate manual switchboards, introduce visitors to early dial systems; help interpret more complex switching systems – and gather passengers for a (virtual) boat trip to see the (actual) Island Telephone Company’s central office. NO TELEPHONE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Of course, it’s an asset, but we’re sure you will find a place at the museum where you can bring – and share - your own experiences and enthusiasm. Contact: Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com Organization: The Telephone Museum We will train you to conduct a full tour or become well-versed in one or more aspects of the tour. Start with inventors and early history; learn to operate and demonstrate manual switchboards, introduce visitors to early dial systems; help interpret more complex switching systems – and gather passengers for a (virtual) boat trip to see the (actual) Island Telephone Company’s central office. NO TELEPHONE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Of course, it’s an asset, but we’re sure you will find a place at the museum where you can bring – and share - your own experiences and enthusiasm. Contact: Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 04605 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Archival WorkLearn more about the materials in our archives by helping to sort, organize, catalog and preserve documents as varied as photographs, business records, news clippings, and large-format schematics. Experience with Past Perfect software is a plus! The Telephone Museum, Main number: 207-667-9491; Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org Organization: The Telephone Museum Learn more about the materials in our archives by helping to sort, organize, catalog and preserve documents as varied as photographs, business records, news clippings, and large-format schematics. Experience with Past Perfect software is a plus! The Telephone Museum, Main number: 207-667-9491; Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 04605 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Move HMO'sOur term for heavy metal objects! Help identify, sort, clean, store and record in our Finding Aid, objects – large and small. We are constantly moving equipment to add new exhibits or rearrange storage spaces. The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491, Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org Organization: The Telephone Museum Our term for heavy metal objects! Help identify, sort, clean, store and record in our Finding Aid, objects – large and small. We are constantly moving equipment to add new exhibits or rearrange storage spaces. The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491, Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 04605 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Buildings and GroundsGardening, lawn-mowing, minor building repairs, cleaning, painting – and bigger projects – are all part of keeping up appearances and a roof over our exhibits. The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491, Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org Organization: The Telephone Museum Gardening, lawn-mowing, minor building repairs, cleaning, painting – and bigger projects – are all part of keeping up appearances and a roof over our exhibits. The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491, Dave,Thompson: 207-469-3293 or switchboard@nemot.org Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 04605 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: School ProjectsHelp design, promote and schedule a project to present at the Visitor Center or to take on the road to area schools. “Build A Carbon Transmitter” was presented to home school groups in past years. The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491 or contact Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com Organization: The Telephone Museum Help design, promote and schedule a project to present at the Visitor Center or to take on the road to area schools. “Build A Carbon Transmitter” was presented to home school groups in past years. The Telephone Museum Main number: 207-667-9491 or contact Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 04605 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Public Relations and Special EventsAssist with organizing, publicizing and operating special events. Collaborations with other groups or organizations is encouraged – the possibilities are endless! Experience in publicity and public relations is important to getting the word out about the museum, its mission, its events and its needs – we need YOU! Contact: Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com Organization: The Telephone Museum Assist with organizing, publicizing and operating special events. Collaborations with other groups or organizations is encouraged – the possibilities are endless! Experience in publicity and public relations is important to getting the word out about the museum, its mission, its events and its needs – we need YOU! Contact: Sandra Galley at ttm.switchboard@gmail.com Organization: The Telephone Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 04605 Allow Groups: No |