Volunteer to be a tour guide at The Bakken Museum, which nurtures enthusiasm for science with a special emphasis on electricity and applications in medicine. Depending upon program needs, volunteers may lead school-age or adult tour groups through the museum or mentor young people as they explore projects related to the collections, exhibits, and experiences presented in the museum—including Frankenstein!
After completion of a training protocol, volunteers work alongside Bakken staff. Preferred qualifications include interest in science, technology, engineering, and/or math; experience as an educator; and excellent public interaction skills. Because many of the museum’s visitors are young people, all volunteers must pass a background check.
The Bakken Museum is located in the historic West Winds mansion on the west side of Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun) in Minneapolis.
Contact the University Retirees Volunteer Center office at [email protected] or 612-625-8016 to register your interest.