To qualify as a volunteer, one must be at least 18 years old, attend a training session, complete an application so that a security check may be done and have a photo taken at the exhibit for an ID badge. To receive an application, phone 960-9939. We need volunteers to take tickets, hand out the recorded tour, serve as greeters to school buses and tour buses, work in the orientation theater and staff the gift shop. Volunteers do not have to lead tours because that's left to the pre-recorded audio tours. Volunteers in the galleries simply answer questions and watch the treasures.
Volunteers wear navy blue skirts or slacks and white blouses.
They wear a medallion that denotes their volunteer status. Anyone who volunteers 56 hours gets to keep their medallion, Gully said. Other perks include free parking, an appreciation party and snacks in the volunteer office. Mary McGee of Terry also wears the navy and white suit of a volunteer, and also a pedometer so she can keep up with how many steps she makes in a day. There should be plenty to make at the exhibit.