Be a Volunteer
WINNING VOLUNTEERS ARE FOUND
AT THE PINK PALACE FAMILY OF MUSEUMS
The Memphis Pink Palace Family of Museums has excellent volunteers as well as an award winning volunteer program. Representatives from The Pink Palace Family were honored at this year’s Spirit of Giving Awards.
A dedicated team from the University of Memphis Physics Department (Dr. Robert Marchini, John Daffron, Ted Clarke, Lewis O’Kelly, and Judy Daffron) worked over two years, fixing our 1930s era Clyde W. Parke Miniature Circus. For this wonderful spirit, the Pink Palace Circus Team won 3rd Place for Small Group Volunteers of the Year.
It takes a special person to recruit, train and administer all the volunteers that help run all our exhibits, programs and IMAX® films. That is Diane McKinna, our Volunteer Coordinator, who does it all with a smile. For this wonderful spirit, the Pink Palace Family of Museums won 2nd Place in the Outstanding Volunteer Program of the Year category.
Congratulations to all Mid-South volunteers. We are honored that some of the best choose to volunteer at the Memphis Pink Palace Family of Museums. We could not do it without you.
MAKE HISTORY, SCIENCE, AND NATURE COME ALIVE!
Bring lively learning experiences to mid-south residents! Learn new things!
As a volunteer for the museum, you will meet people from all over and learn more about history, science and nature. You will help others and gain new skills. Training, invitations to special events, and discounts in the gift shops are some volunteer perks. You can also earn individual and family memberships as you increase your hours of service.
For 75 years we have provided our visitors with educational experiences to enhance their lives. We would love for YOU to be a part of that “never ending discovery.”
PRIME OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEEKDAY MORNINGS AND WEEKENDS
SPRING 2010 - RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS NOW FOR:
Backyard Wildlife Center Volunteer - 5992 Quince Rd. Learn about animal wildlife while you prepare meals and keep animal areas clean at Lichterman Nature Center. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Commitment is once weekly on weekdays or twice a month on Saturdays for at least 6 months. You will not have any animal contact the first six months you volunteer.
Pink Palace Planetarium Usher – 3050 Central Ave. Volunteers needed on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings to take tickets and help our Planetarium visitors on a weekday morning.
Spring Plant Sale, April 16 & 17 - 5992 Quince Road Help in preparing for the Spring Plant Sale by weeding, watering, and propagating plants now in the Greenhouse. The week of the sale you can also assist in setup (April 12-15), be a greeter, sales assistant, or plant mover at the Sale. Shifts at the sale are: 8:30-11:30 a.m., 11a.m.-2 p.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m., and 4:00–6:00 p.m.
“Surviving the Body of Evidence” (June 19 – Sept. 18) – 3050 Central Avenue Help visitors take a journey of self-discovery through this interactive, multimedia exhibition that starts and ends with the human body. You can share information about how the body has adapted and will continue to adapt over time with information from geneticists, biologists, and nanotechnology engineers. Training for volunteers will be held June 17 and June 19.
To volunteer, complete & submit volunteer application (see bottom of page).
Call:320-6438 or email diane.mckinna@memphistn.gov
to schedule interview or obtain further information.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Assist at Special Events
- Pink Palace Crafts Fair
- Opening Parties or Gala Event
- Lichterman Plant Sale
Interact with School Groups or the Public
- Be a Docent Or Interpreter
- Greet & Welcome Visitors
Help Behind the Scenes
- Be an Office Assistant
- Work in the Greenhouse or on Trails
- Serve on Event Planning Committee
