I run the volunteer and Docent program at Sun ‘n Fun
and Florida Air Museum.
My experience with volunteers working with children has been through our tours
and the education program. So far it has worked very well but we are just
getting started with involving our Docent in the outreach program in our local
schools. Our Education Director Robin Hutchinson
has really worked with volunteer educators and our Docents to put together some
wonderful programs. We have our Destination Aviation camps, Space camp and out
reach programs that have really done well. My only problem I have is the lack
of volunteers I am really looking for year round help in all areas. I am hoping
to start a mentoring program for our Docents through the local colleges and
High Schools. I have only been the Volunteer coordinator less then six months
so we will see how the future goes! If you would like to contact Robin Hutchinson regarding the experiences with volunteers
in the education department her email address is [log in to unmask]. Please
let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Robin
McFarland