I am interested in the following areas: Educator/Exhibit Hall Interpreter Archives Greeter Special Events Mailings Other:

Special Interests: Animals Riverboats Drama Promotion Natural Resources History Other:

When are you able to volunteer? Weekdays Weekends

What hours would you be available to volunteer? List the hours of the day below the days you are available.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday

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VOLUNTEER INTERVIEWS AND TRAINING
All potential volunteers must apply in writing, and will be interviewed prior to being accepted. Those who would like to work as educators must complete up to 15 hours of formal training. Other positions require on the job training. Please call the volunteer office at 563.690.0933 for additional information or to arrange an interview.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (Adult volunteers only)
Following the interview, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will request the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to release all information and data authorized under the Iowa law, for the purpose of your volunteering at the Museum & Aquarium. A signed consent form is required before this check can be completed. Convictions and pleas are not an automatic bar to volunteering. Relevant factors such as the nature of the
violation, how recent and serious the charges, as well as evidence of rehabilitation will be considered.

Volunteers, Parents, & Guardians, please read and sign below:

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable), and previous employers and organizations named in this application to provide any relevant information that may be required. I also agree that falsified information or significant omissions may disqualify me from further consideration and may be considered justification for dismissal if discovered at a later date.

I understand that I will be interviewed prior to being accepted as a museum volunteer and I/applicant will be expected to complete the required training for museum volunteers. I understand that youth volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to be accepted.

By checking this box you are agreeing to the above statement

Applicant's name: Date: (00/00/0000)

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Applicant is under 18. He/She has my permission to become a volunteer at the Mississippi River Museum.

Parent/Guardian's name: Date: (00/00/0000)