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Galaxy Explorers
We are currently
accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year
Deadline: October 1,
2008
Steps to Becoming a
Galaxy Explorer:
- Check that you can
meet all the Key Requirements.
- Complete and return the
program application.
- Attend the
Orientation (required).
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Attend the Customer Service/Safety Training (required).
- Attend content trainings
specific to work areas (required).
Key Requirements:
- Participants should have an interest in science, math, or technology.
- Applicants must be
between 14 (no exceptions) and 17 years of age.
- Ability to speak to and
work with visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
- High school candidates must maintain a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 to
participate in paid internship activities.
- Volunteers must
participate no less than 4 hours each month of direct visitor
service.
We
do not accept applicants seeking a summer only
commitment
The
Application Process:
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Applications are accepted
year around, but enrollment only occurs
four
times a year. To apply, complete and return only pages i-iv
of the application and the emergency forms. If accepted,
you will receive an invitation to attend the
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Send applications to:
Chabot Space &
Science Center
Attn: Galaxy Explorers
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
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Orientation:
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Do
you want to find out more about the program? Join
us for an information session where all of your
questions will be answered and get a sneak peek of the
Center.
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Customer Service & Safety
Training:
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All
new volunteers are required to the program
orientation prior to working in the Center (No
exceptions).
It's our way of getting your feet wet. You will
be introduced to the history of Chabot, safety
procedures, customer service skills and ins-and-outs of
the program.
There are NO
make up sessions or exceptions. However, there are 4 opportunities per year to join.
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Mandatory
Customer Service & Safety Training
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday, January 17, 2009
10am-3pm (Lunch provided)
RSVP:
galaxyexplorers@chabotspace.org
or 510-336-7329
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Content Training:
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You must attend
at least one content training to learn a task to be
performed with the visiting public. You may attend as
many as you wish. These are the core training sessions
of the program. You will learn how to explain exciting
science demonstrations such as dry ice comets and water
rockets to name a few.
The schedule
of Content Trainings will be issued during the
Orientation.
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