*TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT https://kid-museum.org/get-involved/apprentice*
The Apprenticeship Program at KID Museum is modeled on successful mentor and explainer programs in world-renowned science centers across the country that cultivate youth as facilitators for a comprehensive educational experience. Apprentices will work directly with the lead artists and makers as well as the museum's creative director and program managers to help deliver successful programming, which builds on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and arts skills. The maker activities at KID Museum require a level of engagement and persistence that is supported by the role of apprentices as staff extenders.
Under this program, participants will be responsible for directly assisting with the facilitation of workshops, programming activities, and gathering materials. Apprentices often develop a lifelong interest in sciences and arts and many are inspired to pursue careers in these fields following their apprenticeships.
Specific duties for KID Museum apprentices will include: (In-Person) supplies and materials maintenance, (virtually) workshop facilitation and programming development. On-going training for apprentices will be held in a variety of contexts with museum personnel involved in programming, education, exhibits and operations. The training will provide apprentices with the skills that they need to be successful not only during their commitment to KID Museum, but in their future careers as well. Apprentice applicants should possess a love of learning and a desire to engage with the public.
Due to COVID-19 the in-person opportunities will be incredibly limited to ensure social distancing. Hand washing is required every hour and face coverings must be worn at all times to comply with local laws. All virtual classrooms will be attended by a KID Museum Educator or MCPS Teacher. *TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT https://kid-museum.org/get-involved/apprentice* Apprentices must be a current high school student, attend all required trainings, commit to a minimum of a one semester Apprenticeship.
Please note the following guidelines for student service through live virtual platforms:
- A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.
- Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.
- Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.
- The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.
- Virtual sessions will not be recorded.
- Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.
- Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status.
