We are looking for individuals that love bringing new experiences and opportunities to our valleys children and families. Our mission is to inspire and promote intellectual curiosity and self expression for children through inventive and interactive exhibits and programs.
For volunteer opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Moira Rauch at 760-321-0602 ext # 111 or e-mail at: mrauch@cdmod.org. Learn how you can make a difference all while having fun here at the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert.
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
“Youth for a Better World” Recycling Project
Hello to all local Teens interested in volunteering for the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. Our Teen Volunteer program inspires and promotes creative self-expression through coalition building, outreach and skill development activities. Our mission as a teen volunteer force is to invest time and support into the children and families of the Coachella Valley through creative and fun activities and programs that will leave an impact.
Local teens, ages 12-18, work hand-in-hand with the Museum staff in programs, free outreach programs, and the Museum operations. In addition to the daily support local teens like you can give we are looking for local teens concerned about the environment and would like to help develop a recycling, educational project at the Museum.
Teen Advisory Council (T.A.C.)
A member of the T.A.C. receives training and oreintation, volunteers at least two times a month and attends one meeting per month; participating in the growth and progress of all teen programs and museum events and opportunities. T.A.C. consists of four position teen board-President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary-and several assistant coordinators.Teens must have a minimum of six(6) months of volunteer expirience and an excellent rapport to apply.All T.A.C. members are required to participate in the anual volunteer recognition event,overnight retreats and empoweremnt course training(s).
Group/Club Special Project Volunteers
School or clubs have community service as a part of their mission, receive a presentation from the CDMOD and group placement by the Teen Programs Director.Volunteer assignment and hours will be coordinated to include a specific or annual event throughout the year. Includes: Key Clubs,Leadership and Educational groups, Religious organizations, Teen Advancement programs and more! Your Club or Group is needed today!
Summer Teen Jr. Volunteers
This popular team of fun and responsible volunteers work together throughout the Summer Discovery Camp program.Teens work directly with children and camp counselors creating activities and fun for all camp children.The Summer Teen Program is a popular program with a limited number of teens accepted for this year program. Apply early and see why voluntering at the Museum is one of the best teen opportunities in the Desert!
To sign up please email me your Full Name, Address, Telephone number, e-mail address, and the name of High School you are currently attending.
Hope to see you there and thank you for volunteering! Our thanks to:
City of Palm Desert ,http://www.cityofpalmdesert.org/ for their support of this special project! We want to continue to thank also the City of Rancho Mirage and their involvement in our programs.http://www.ci.rancho-mirage.ca.us/
