Volunteer Opportunities
Habitot Welcomes Volunteers
Our volunteers have assisted with art projects in the Art
Studio, repainted and refurbished the museum, provided office
support, worked on fundraising events, helped with mailings,
solicited donations, and served on a task force or the board
of directors. As with most non-profits, volunteers are essential
to Habitot's viability. We look forward to meeting you. volunteer
opportunities
Special Events
Volunteer to help with the annual fundraising events! Contact
our Development Department at dassoc@habitot.org
or call 510-647-1111 x 31 for information.
Volunteer for Habitot’s Early Literacy Campaign
If you love books and enjoy working with children, this is a great volunteer opportunity!
- Become a Habitot Storyteller and read-aloud to children on weekday mornings
- Participate in storytelling activities for Seasonal and Multicultural events on weekends
- Help sell books at Habitot book fairs
- Seek donations of quality read-aloud books from friends, garage sales and bookstores
Volunteers can contact our Early Childhood Programs Manager at:
(510) 647-1111 x17 or hcmprog@lmi.net
Adopt an Exhibit
Volunteer to supervise one of Habitot's exhibit galleries
-- just two hours each week. Keep the water filled up in Waterworks
... staff the Infant-Toddler Garden so the littlest ones have
a safe place to be...engage children in dramatic play in the
stage area or order a meal in the cafe from one of our pint-sized
restaurateurs. The job involves regular straightening so each
exhibit space is inviting to entering visitors. Engaging children
in play and learning and encouraging parent participation
are our goals. We would like for each of Habitot's exhibit
spaces to be supervised by a volunteer at all times. We need
you!
Handy Helpers
Volunteers keep Habitot spiffy by re-painting, repairing exhibits,
installing new elements, replacing light bulbs and cleaning
exhibits and loose parts. Those with carpentry experience
can provide specialized skills. We welcome everyone to our
scheduled work parties. Join in the camaraderie of parents,
young people, grandparents and others who care about young
children and want to see Habitot shine.
Foster a Love for Art
One of the most active spaces at Habitot is the drop-in art
center. Habitot tots are busy throughout the day painting
on the wall, working with clay, sculpting, drawing and making
a BIG MESS! Exploration of art materials is one of the most
satisfying experiences for young learners and helps them develop
self-expression. There are also important ways grown-ups can
respond to young artists to encourage them. We offer a training
program for volunteers in the art center who want to understand
child development through art.
Family Resource Center & Toy Lending
Library
Both the Family Resource Center and the Toy Lending Library
have small but active groups of volunteers. Volunteers with
good organizing skills or library experience help implement
these important programs.
Parent Advisory Council
As a new museum serving families and young children, we need
the advice of parents! Council members correspond through
e-mail to review how Habitot is meeting its goals. Occasionally,
you will be sent a written survey. We are hoping as many as
25 people will join this council for a one-year term.
Visitor Services
Volunteers with experience working with children can assist
with visiting preschool field trips, classroom programs, and
regular storytelling activities. Our year-round special programs
-- family literacy nights, child safety events, seasonal and
holiday celebrations like Halloween and Chinese New Year --
each need volunteers. Dramatic play exhibits like our new "Medical Center" exhibit need adults to spark play
and learning among children and adults. Choose one event or
activity a year, or volunteer on a regular basis.
Jr. Docents (8-12yrs.)
Older siblings of preschool-aged children who visit the museum
with their families are invited to participate as Jr. Docents.
They help young children in the museum use the exhibits safely
and provide assistance to staff and adult volunteers. Jr.
Docents earn community service points and qualify for prizes
and special recognition.
Behind-the-Scenes
Provide general administrative support, help with mailings,
pick-ups and deliveries, order supplies and materials or return
phone calls. Be part of our office team -- pick a task you
enjoy or do a variety of jobs. No contribution of time and
energy here is too small!
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