Community Works

 Helena     Montana

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Community Works Charity Profile

CommunityWorks, Inc. a 501(c)(3) Montana corporation founded in 2000, is the organization that developed the ExplorationWorks museum. ExplorationWorks is an Assumed Business Name (ABN) of CommunityWorks, Inc. CommunityWorks, Inc. was founded to create a community informal learning center and gathering place. Founders sought to develop a facility that could provide innovative, hands—on educational opportunities, working in partnership with public schools and that could be available for students of all ages and from varied backgrounds. Many models were explored: children’s museums, community centers, and science centers. Through early years of learning and exploration, the science center model was determined to best fit the mission and target audience of CommunityWorks' programs and goals. The science center model provided a marketable package for the goals and mission of the organization, and many models around the world as well as a national association to provide resources. CommunityWorks, Inc./ExplorationWorks has been a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) since 2002, and staff, board members and volunteers have attended annual ASTC conferences and other trainings since that time.

Community Works Volunteer Information

ExplorationWorks has volunteers of all ages helping in nearly every aspect of the museum. You don?t have to be a scientist or expert to volunteer at Exploration Works. We need folks with all types of backgrounds and experience. Some volunteers work with children, others with adults; some work behind the scenes, others are in the public eye. We will match your schedule, skills and interests with our varied needs.

The main areas in which current volunteer opportunities exist are:

Birthday Party Facilitator – assist during museum guest birthday celebrations

Scrap Book Manager – organize ExplorationWorks publications and press in a scrapbook

Current Science Events Board Manager – maintain our current events board with science news from around town or around the universe

Halloween Fundraising Event Helper – help decorate, serve food, set-up/clean-up, etc.

Class Assistant – assist a teacher with after school classes

Field Trip Assistant – help with school field trips during the week

Project and Program Committee – help plan future programming and exhibits

Early Childhood Facilitator – work with young kids in “Little Sky Country”

Weekend Explainers/Floor Staff – engage visitors and help orient them to exhibits, assist with “Saturday Special” events at 3 pm