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Volunteer Benefits & Requirements
What are the benefits of becoming a volunteer?
The greatest reward for volunteering is the great satisfaction that comes from doing something worthwhile. At HMNS, there are plenty of additional benefits as well. Volunteers receive:
- Information on upcoming training programs and special events through our volunteer newsletter, The Dashing Diplodocus.
- Invitations to dinners, coffees, field trips, and other activities throughout the year.
- Training from curators and other Museum experts.
- A Museum badge upon completion of 12 hours of service.
- Free parking in the HMNS Parking Garage whenever you volunteer.
- Information on upcoming events through the volunteer newsletter.
- Adequate administrative support.
- Attend volunteer activities.
- Free admission to any Museum venue (including Wortham IMAX® Theatre, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, and the Burke Baker Planetarium) while wearing your volunteer badge.
- Two free Museum passes for every 40 hours of service you give.
- Free training materials.
- Free admission to lectures, workshops, and brown-bag events.
- 10 percent discount in the HMNS Gift Shops during your first year; 25 percent discount after one year and 40 hours of service, and additional employee discount days.
What are the requirements of a volunteer?
Each volunteer must:
- Be at least 18 years or older, exceptions considered, call (713)639 - 4656 or e-mail volunteering@hmns.org.
- Dress appropriately, in accordance with your particular job or activity.
- Become familiar with and abide by the policies and procedures as outlined within the Volunteer Guidelines or as explained by staff.
- Represent the Museum, at all times, in an appropriate and responsible manner.
- Act as a member of the Museum team when working with other volunteers and staff.
- Be prompt and reliable in reporting for assignments, tours, meetings, and training sessions.
- If unable to report, make arrangements with someone on the substitute list (if applicable), or call the Volunteer Office and let us know.
- Attend training sessions and undertake additional education if needed to remain informed about Museum collections and exhibitions.
- Should you decide to conclude volunteering, inform the Volunteer Office and return your museum badge to the Volunteer Office.
- Understand that irregular attendance, poor performance, or failure to adhere to Museum rules may be interpreted as a volunteer's desire to resign.
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