Your Science Adventure Awaits: Become A Volunteer

Honolulu - Bishop Museum’s Mamiya Science Adventure Center is undoubtedly unique.  From its three-story erupting volcano to its huge deep water tank, the Mamiya Science Adventure Center is the only science center in the nation that focuses exclusively on the science of its home region.  Now, people who want to share the excitement of our science with others can do so by volunteering their time at the Science Adventure Center. 

Beginning February 2, 2010, Bishop Museum will be offering Science Adventure Center Volunteer Training from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  These sessions will occur every Tuesday through March 30, 2010. 

The training will enrich knowledge in the topics of volcanoes, geology, deep sea exploration, natural history and ecology of Hawai‘i, ethnobotany, and climate change. Volunteers will learn about the Science Adventure Center’s hands-on, interactive exhibits and programs to explore, specifically, the science of Hawai‘i.   

What:      Volunteer Training for the Science Adventure Center

When:      Every Tuesday; February 2nd through March 30th  9:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Where:     Bishop Museum

Once trained, volunteers will interact with school children and the general public using interpretive carts on topics that range from volcanoes to the biology of the Hawaiian Islands; and present interpretive programs in both the Science Adventure Center and at Science on a Sphere, a six-foot globe that displays breathtaking images of the earth and other planets.

Individuals who complete volunteer training and log 180 hours will be eligible for a complimentary one-year Bishop Museum Family & Friends membership ($85 value).  All volunteers enjoy a subscription to the Museum's Ka ‘Elele Online Newsletter, Museum guest passes, and an invite to Bishop Museum's annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

To reserve your spot in these training sessions, please contact Bishop Museum’s Education Volunteer Coordinator, Kawehi Brandow, at 847-8239 or by email at kawehi@bishopmuseum.org.   

Bishop Museum’s mission is to study, preserve, and tell the stories of the natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific.  It is designated as the State Museum of Natural and Cultural History.  With more than 24 million catalogued objects, Bishop Museum’s collection ranks fourth in the United States and is among the top ten in the world.  For more information please visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

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