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Greetings all -

I just joined the listserv, only to find two messages from today that relate to my topic of interest.  I hope this bodes well for my request.  ;-)

I am putting together a 2008 ASTC session proposal on training volunteers *as science presenters*, and I am seeking others who would be interested in collaborating. Specifically, I am looking for presenters who can discuss diverse models for training (as well as scheduling) their volunteers, and how various challenges have been addressed.  (Sample challenges: diversity of volunteers in terms of age, science knowledge, professional experience, communication skills, etc.; fluctuation in volunteer numbers from day to day, and how that affects programming you can offer; etc.)

Please note: this is not about volunteer recruitment, or general/institutional/HR orientation or training.  I wish to hear from those in Education/Interpretation/Programs departments -  You are handed volunteers from your respective Volunteer department; how do YOU then prepare these people to be out on the floor educating visitors about science?  If you are interested in co-presenting on this topic, please respond to me directly ASAP with a brief description of how you train and use volunteers at your organization, and how you have overcome - or not - the challenges involved.

Thank you,
Naomi

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Naomi Echental
Museum Programs Manager
The Franklin Institute Science Museum
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1194
Phone: (215) 448-1374
Fax: (215) 448-1219
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