Make
a Donation
Please
consider a donation to the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut.
We are a nonprofit organization, sustained by contributions and the
work of volunteers. To support our Mission
and Values, you can make an online donation at
our secure
site or you can send your donation to:
Children's
Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
409 Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
Please
write "donation" on the memo line of your check. We are
a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, #11-2113076, and your donation
is tax-deductible as allowed by law. To talk about the "Leave
a Legacy" program or other long-range gift-giving ideas, call
the Museum, and ask for Linda Raffa (Director
of Operations) or Christy Hammond (Director of Education) at (860)
691-1111 or e-mail them at operations@childrensmuseumsect.org
or education@childrensmuseumsect.org
Mission
Statement
"The
purpose of this museum shall be to enhance the education of all children
and families who live in and visit Southeastern Connecticut by developing
their awareness of the world around them through exploration in the
arts, sciences, culture and history." Approved
by the Board of Trustees, 5/12/94 (updated)
Value
Statement
The
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut is more than a place
of play. The Museum’s education value is as significant, if not
more significant, than its recreational value. It is a safe environment
designed for children, which respects their personal developmental
needs. Within this environment children cultivate relationships with
adults and peers, often as the controllers of activity. Here, children
set their own pace and are allowed to develop social skills as leaders
– even with adults. This fosters motor and language skills while
introducing children to the world around them. In this informal non-school
environment children recreate and learn skills that supplement their
formal education. Hopefully they have some fun at the Children's Museum
too, an often overlooked importance of physical and mental activity.
Volunteering
We
can't say enough about all the wonderful people who help transform
the lives of thousands of children each year by giving time and energy
to the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Our volunteers
tell us that they get much more out of volunteering than they put
in - so, something special must be happening here!
Whether your talents are in construction, computers, or working with
children, we need your help! You can shine in the lives of children
throughout the region by volunteering two hours or more a week, or
month. Let us match your talents and interest with a meaningful task
here at the Museum.
Inter-generational experiences are important for all of us, and we
are seeking adults and teenagers for the following positions:
|
Audience
Contact:
·
Interpreters/Docents
· Program Teachers
· Audience Aides
· Special Event Aides
|
Non-Audience
Contact:
·
Bulk Mailings
· Clerical/Office Work
· Exhibit Construction
· Facilities Maintenance and Gardening
· Fundraising & Membership
· Research & Collections
|
Many
times we can use your specialized talents in custom-tailored positions
not listed here. Volunteers at this museum are treated like the professionals
they are and will be fully trained by the Museum staff to ensure that
everyone is comfortable with the tasks at hand.
The
benefits of volunteering include opportunities for passes to the museum,
a 15% discount in our Museum shop, an invitation to tour, annual volunteer
appreciation night, and more. When you give of your time and expertise,
you will also receive the heartfelt appreciation of many small persons
as well. There's nothing more gratifying.
Call our volunteer coordinator for more information at:
(860) 691-1111.
