Youth Volunteer Application Instructions
Youth volunteers may begin volunteering at age 12 and include traditionally schooled and home schooled youth.
| 1) Complete the Application | |
| 2) Submit Application to COSI | |
| 3) Review COSI Interview & Demonstration Tips Below |
When we receive all parts of your completed application, a COSI Volunteer Program Team member will call you to ask a few questions and set up a time for your interview and practical demonstration. After successfully completing the interview and practical demonstration, you will be invited to our next training session.
Telephone Interview Preparation
We recommend that you visit COSI at least once by the time you send in your application. Observe Team Members in their assignments. Determine your interests by the duties you see them perform, the various exhibit components, and if you would like to learn more about the area.
We recommend that you visit COSI at least once by the time you send in your application. Observe Team Members in their assignments. Determine your interests by the duties you see them perform, the various exhibit components, and if you would like to learn more about the area.
| During Your Phone Call | |
| 1) Be enthusiastic! | |
| 2) Know why you want to volunteer BEYOND it being fun. | |
| 3) Identify your strengths and skills and be able to talk about them. | |
| 4) Acknowledge how you like to be treated as a guest at COSI. | |
| 5) Know the purpose of COSI. | |
| 6) Be able to answer: “Why should we select you over other candidates?” |
These tips will assist you but may not represent all of the questions that could be asked.
Demonstration Preparation
1) Select a 5 minute activity you can teach others. It can be scientific or not. You may want to use a reference book. Consider safety precautions. *No animals; *No explosions or fire. Define the purpose for your presentation and develop a strong closing.
2) Write note cards of the key points you want to make. Practice giving your presentation while looking in a mirror and then to an audience (such as your family). When comfortable with what you want to say, discard the note cards.
3) Double all necessary presentation materials in case you are asked to present a second time. If you wish, you may bring handouts, visual aids, or whatever props you need.
1) Select a 5 minute activity you can teach others. It can be scientific or not. You may want to use a reference book. Consider safety precautions. *No animals; *No explosions or fire. Define the purpose for your presentation and develop a strong closing.
2) Write note cards of the key points you want to make. Practice giving your presentation while looking in a mirror and then to an audience (such as your family). When comfortable with what you want to say, discard the note cards.
3) Double all necessary presentation materials in case you are asked to present a second time. If you wish, you may bring handouts, visual aids, or whatever props you need.
| Demonstration Delivery | |
| 1) Appearance counts. Casual clothing is okay, but pay attention to grooming. | |
| 2) Body language sends a message. Maintain good eye contact. | |
| 3) Speak clearly and project your voice. | |
| 4) Involve the panel with your demonstration. | |
| 5) Be aware of timing; pace your presentation. |
This is your first opportunity to leave a good and lasting impression with the panel.
Questions about the Volunteer Program
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| 614.228.2674 x 3196 Email Volunteer Department |
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