Friends of the Domes - Volunteer Application - Digital Application

Volunteering at the Milwaukee Domes requires nothing more than a minimal dedication of time, the willingness to make new friends, to learn about the Milwaukee Domes and meet/greet people from all over the world. Occasionally, the Friends of the Domes will have a special event where Friends are asked to help with Domes grounds site clean up or window washing (More difficult than, "Washing windows," might sound) or other needed seasonal, ‘help.' Volunteering with the Milwaukee Domes often times results in getting more than anyone has ever been asked to give.

Please consider making the Milwaukee Domes part of your life. The Domes need good people to get involved in order to achieve the highest levels of maintenance, upkeep and improvement. Being part of the Milwaukee Domes is not only interesting and fulfilling; volunteering at the Domes feels good!

Greeter

The purpose of the Greeter Program is to enhance visits to the Domes of groups and individuals through courteous and helpful service. You can volunteer at any of our Social Events

Qualifications

Available on a one-half day basis from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Enjoy meeting and sharing information with visitors in a friendly professional manner. Willingness to learn information related to the Domes. Good verbal communication skills.

Duties

1. Welcome visitors.
2. Explain the layout of the Domes and assist with inquiries.
3. Share information about events at the Domes.
4. Distribute literature and encourage recycling of brochures.
5. Supply information on convenient restaurants.
6. Provide directions.
7. Have maps available for other tourist attractions.
8. Give a brief orientation of the Domes to tour groups if requested - this orientation might take place on the bus.
9. Take suggestions from visitors for future consideration.
10. Assist with wheelchairs.
11. Promote FOD membership.

Training

Orientation will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator, Domes staff, and other Greeters.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 shift per month would be required.

Benefits

Meeting people from all over the world.

Defining Visitor Relations

Visitor relations is the delicate art of making a visitor so welcome that they will want to return to the Domes. Hopefully, they will encourage friends and neighbors to also visit. All visitors should be treated with the same respect and courtesy as a guest in your home.

Gift Shop Assistant

Purpose

The purpose of the gift shop assistant is to help gift shop staff members with various duties. These duties would entail assistance to visitors, answering questions, assisting in finding merchandise, making suggestions to customers, bagging purchases, and ringing sales.

Qualifications

Individuals who like assisting people. Prior sales experience is a plus. In order to work the cash register we would require at least 10 hours per month. There are many other opportunities to help out in the gift shop that do not require a minimum number of hours per month.

Duties

Duties will be tailored to your individual skills and strengths. They could include some or all of the following:

1. Pricing and marking merchandise.
2. Stocking and straightening shelves.
3. Operating the cash register, covering all payments and procedures.
4. During busy times you may be asked to circulate in the store and assist shoppers.
5. You may be asked to assist in store inventory.

Training

Volunteers are trained in the duties described by the gift shop manager and the staff.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 hours would be required for those individuals who wish to operate the cash register.

Benefits

Volunteers working 10 hours a month or more in the gift shop will receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise. 

 

Do you have a few hours to spend volunteering in the gift shop? If you think the Domes might be a nice place to spend some time, how about working a few hours in the gift shop 1 - 2 half days a week? Be apart of your FOD Gift Shop, and see the latest merchandise coming into the store, take a discount, and enjoy the Domes on a regular basis.

If you're interested in information, please call Mary, Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 - 5:00.

Friends of the Domes - Volunteer Application

The Friends of the Domes (FOD) have many volunteer areas in which you can utilize your talents and further our mission: to support and promote the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. The FOD channels resources that make possible many of the educational, scientific, and cultural programs offered at this very special and unique historical landmark.

Consider becoming a volunteer today! Please complete this application and mail to:

Friends of the Domes
524 S. Layton Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53215