Service Learning at College of DuPage

DuPage Children's Museum

Organization Address:
301 N. Washington
Naperville, IL 60540

Name and Position of Contact Person:
Diane Ernst, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone Number:
(630) 637-8000 ext. 4680

E-mail Address:
dernst@dupagechildrensmuseum.org

Website Address:
www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org

Days/Hours Available for Service Learners:
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9-1 pm; Thursdays and Fridays 9-8 pm, Saturday 9-5, Sundays 12-5 pm
Volunteers who greet visitors and interact with the public can volunteer during our open hours above. Office volunteers can volunteer Monday through Friday between 9-5 pm

Description of Organization:
DCM is an interactive, hands-on Children's Museum whose mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem-solving skills in young children.

Description of Service Learner Role:
Serve as exhibit facilitator/interact with visitors; data entry and office-work, exhibit maintenance (filling sandbags, making magnets); may develop other duties based on course goals and museum's needs

Organization Requirements:
Minimum 2 hr./wk. commitment.  Orientation required: 1 hr. 30 min. info session. Orientation offered twice a month on the first Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 am and on the third Thursday evening from 7-8:30 pm. Three-hour training session required for those who volunteer with children. Training offered once a month on the third Thursday evening from 6-9 pm.

Number of Placements Available:
Varies

 

 

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