We developed a youth intern program, now in its fourth successful year, to
"teach" children at this age how to relate to the public and also serve as
costumed interpreters.  For the most part, they have learned that work
successfully and have taken a much stronger interest in history.  For the
second year, this program now extends to home-schooled children.  We thought
we didn't have the time nor resources, either, but we found it.  As we are
strongly committed to our educational role in southwestern Virginia, this
supports our mission and the young people add enthusiasm and ideas to our
programs.
Ross Weeks Jr.
http://histcrab.netscope.net


----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan A. Dorko" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 3:37 PM
Subject: Volunteer programs for kids


> Hi all--
>
> At my museum, we have recently been inundated with requests from 6th and
7th graders who participated in our summer camp program and now want to
volunteer at the museum.  Although we definitely feel that they would be too
young to work as interpreters or hosts, we would like to start some sort of
monthly program where they could help us out with some simple tasks.  We
don't have a lot of time and resources to devote to this, but we would like
to get these kids involved with the museum.
>
> Do any of you have experience with such a program, or do you know of any
museums who have worked successfully with this age group as volunteers?
>
> Any and all advice would be appreciated.
>
> Suzi
> -----------
> Suzi Dorko
> Director of Education
> Noah Webster House
> 227 South Main Street
> West Hartford, CT 06107-3430
> 860.521.5362 x13
> fax: 860. 521.4036
> email: [log in to unmask]
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