Interpretive Center Ambassador

Volunteers in our gift shop are our ambassadors to the public.  They greet our visitors, collect admissions, and promote sales in the gift shop.

Position Description:

• Open gift shop and prepare area for the public.

• Greet visitors, introduce them to the Interpretive Center, and provide directions to exhibits.

• Ring up purchases in the gift shop.

• Help gift shop manager with various tasks such as tagging items, dusting, etc.

• Assist with catalog orders and manage the gift shop as directed in the operations manual.

• Answer telephone in a professional manner.

• Transfer calls or take messages as needed.

• Help close the gift shop in the evening.

Commitment: Two shifts per month (6-8 hours).

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 15 years (or younger with accompanying adult).

• Ability to learn a multi-line telephone.

• Ability to learn a Windows-based computerized cash register system.

• Attention to detail.

• Completed all training tasks.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for The Peregrine Fund and its mission.

• Be able to work congenially with the public.

• Be willing to learn new things.

• Be able to adjust to changing conditions.

Training:

• At least two shifts of shadowing a current attendant or enough shifts to gain proficiency in store operations.

• Required to attend at least one workshop per year. 

• Stay informed on updates in the gift shop by reading “Updates” section in the Gift Shop Volunteer Manual.