Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum - Volunteers Needed

SHORT SUMMARY

Help kids learn about tolerance, diversity and bullying prevention. Volunteers work with small groups of students guiding them through fun, interactive exhibits and discussions. The Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum hosts field trips of elementary and middle school students. Field trips take place between 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Volunteers may work 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM – or the entire session. We will train you. Volunteers participate as often or as little as they prefer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Who We are Seeking

College students of all majors, especially Education and Psychology. Sociology, Criminal Justice and Gender Studies majors have also benefited by volunteering.

Persons with disabilities have had a profound impact when sharing their stories with visiting students.

Retired adults — educators or not — can impart their wisdom and share their life experiences while guiding discussions.

Subjects We Cover

Name-calling; prejudice and discrimination; religious stereotypes, sensitivity for persons with disabilities; gender stereotypes and LGBT; UPstander versus bystander behavior; victim empowerment; character education; pro-social skills; and respect for all persons.

Where We’re Located

The Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum is located in the Ewing Senior & Community Center at 999 Lower Ferry Rd in Ewing, NJ. The building is easily accessible from I-95 and has free parking.

When we need volunteers

The Museum is open to groups by appointment only, so you would volunteer as your schedule permits when we have schools or groups visiting. A typical museum visit is four hours in length and often takes place during the week between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Occasionally there are weekend sessions.

What does it look like?

Elementary, middle and high school students rotate in small groups, participating in small group discussions lead by a trained docent. In the afternoon portion of the day, students either perform conflict resolution skits with puppets (younger grades) or draft action plans / create anti-bullying games to take back to their school (older grades).

Would you enjoy this?

Come observe museum alive with kids with no obligation. If you feel you are a good fit with the Kidsbridge mission, vision and values and you think you’d like to teach, Kidsbridge will train you to become a docent in order to lead small group discussions.

How to Apply

Contact Rebecca at rebeccakidsbridge@verizon.net

Learn more about us at www.kidsbridgemuseum.org