Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Volunteer Application (Aug 2015)

To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email hr@pittsburghkids.org.

First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

E-mail*

Phone Number (Best to reach you)*

Area CodePhone Number

Current Employer (if applicable)

Previous Volunteer Experience*

Are you a student?*

YesNo

If so, where?

Area of Study

Prospective volunteers, (age 18 or older) who will have a commitment of more than 90 days, and will be responsible for the child’s welfare or has routine interaction with children defined as regular and repeated contact that is integral to a person’s volunteer responsibilities, will be required to have a FBI clearance as well as the Acts 33 & 34 dated within the previous 60 months. Volunteers for a one-day only commitment are required to sign the Arrest/Conviction Report and will not be permitted to volunteer alone with children.

“Non-resident volunteers”, specifically individuals who reside in another state or country may serve as a volunteer for no more than 30 days in a calendar year as long as they provide certifications from their state or country of residence. If the individual will be volunteering for more than 30 days in a calendar year, they must obtain certifications as outlined above. Volunteers who reside in PA do not have a provisional period and must obtain certifications as outlined above. Non-resident volunteers must provide the person responsible for the selection of volunteers with documentation of their certifications from their state or country or residence.

Have you completed an PA Criminal History Clearance in the past 60 months?*

YesNoPending

Have you completed an Child Abuse History Clearance in the past 60 months?*

YesNoPending

Volunteers will also be required to complete a Volunteer Exemption from FBI Background Check.

Have you been a resident of Pennsylvania for the entirety of at least the last ten consecutive years prior to the date of this application?*

YesNo

Please check the days you are available to work. The museum is open from 10am-5pm.*

Are you available on school holidays?*

YesNoSometimesOther

I am interested in volunteering:*

WeeklyMonthlyOther

How many hours are you available based on the above selection?*

Please check all of the areas of the museum you are interested in volunteering.

Exhibits (Art Studio, Waterplay, Garden. Act as a monitor and play pal)Birthday Parties (weekends only, supporting birthday party staff with set up and clean up)Visitor Services (admissions, lobby, gift shop)Facilities (custodial and cafe service assistant)Behind the Scenes (mailing, clerical, phone)Other

Do you have a specific interest in any of the following areas of the museum?

Art StudioMAKESHOP (woodworking, electronics, creative process learning, exploration of ideas)Assisting Museum Educators (visitor and group visits)Other

Please note any other skills, talents, or areas of interest that you feel would benefit our organization:*

How did you hear about volunteer positions at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh?*

Emergency Contact Name*

Emergency Contact Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number