Museum New Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum! We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and experiences and depend on the service of a dedicated volunteer crew for our success. Our volunteers become shipmates who are active particpants in our visitor experience and operations and we're looking forward to you becoming part of our ongoing history!

We do ask that new volunteers are able to give approximately 9-16 hours of their time a month for some volunteer positions, though we do have opportunities for those who want to contribute to the Museum but might have less time.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Primary Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Emergency Contact*

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Relation*
ex: Parent, Spouse, Friend
Emergency Contact's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you over 18 years old? (Docent and Security requires 21 or older).

YesNo
Are you over 18 years old? (Docent and Security requires 21 or older).*

Yes, I am over 18No, I am under 18Yes, I am the Parent/Guardian of a minor who also applied
We cannot accept any volunteers under age 16.

In order to volunteer as a minor, your parent/guardian would have to pass a background check and would accompany you AT ALL TIMES onboard the ship. If you still wish to proceed with the application, please fill out your parent/guardian's name below AND complete a second application for them.
Parent/Guardian Name*
First and Last
Name of Minor who applied*
First and Last
Do you have any health issues or physical limitations? Our Museum often requires crew to manage steep ladders and tight spaces, but we can explore options for volunteer opportunities. For more information about our accessibility constraints, please visit uss-hornet.org/accessibility-information.*

YesNo
Please describe your limitations so we can offer options that best fit your needs.
Volunteer Interest Areas:

Aircraft Restoration: (Wednesdays and Saturdays)

Hands on restoration of historic aircraft

Collections and Exhibits: (Mondays through Fridays)

Archival organization, database entry, object research, etc

Community Outreach: (Schedule Varies, mostly weekends)

Able to participate in off-site events, manning our interactive cockpits, ambassadors at community events, special outreach projects

Docents: (Fridays through Mondays)

Tour guides for general visitors as well as during special events and education programming

Education: (Schedule varies, Weekdays 9AM - 2PM OR Saturday 3PM - 10PM)

Daytime programming and/or overnight programs

Events: (Schedule varies, mostly weekends)

Event management assistance, greeting, space minders, directional guides, etc

Radio Club: (First Saturday of every month)

Learn and Experience amateur radio communications using a combination of vintage and modern equipment

Safety and Security: (Weekends, weekdays, evenings available)

Protecting the ship, artifacts, and the people on board

Ship Restoration: (Tuesdays and Saturdays)

Hands on restoration of historic ship spaces
Volunteer Interest Areas (check your top two interests)

Aircraft RestorationCollections and ExhibitsCommunity OutreachDocentEducationEventsRadio ClubSafety and SecurityShip RestorationOther
What is your estimated availability?
Do you have any experience, training, or skillsets that you would be willing to share with the Museum and that could help us create a best fit for your volunteer opportunity?
Background checks are required for all Volunteers and are subject to periodic updating as needed. Have you ever been charged or convicted of any criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation, or any other situation that could be detrimental to the reputation of the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum? Failure to report this information is grounds for immediate dismissal.*

YesNo
If Yes, please explain*
All new volunteers must attend a New Volunteer Oreitnation (NVO), which is held on the first Saturday of every month at 10 AM. Please select a date that works for you.

The NVO will last 60 - 90 minutes. We will go over the information packet and volunteer opportunities and then take a brief tour of the ship in order to introduce you to department heads and show you the steps needed on your first day.

You are welcome to stay onboard the rest of the day after the NVO is completed.
Which NVO do you wish to attend?*
You will receive a reminder email 1 week before your NVO event
How did you hear about volunteering at the Museum (check all that apply)

Museum VisitMuseum VolunteerSocial MediaMuseum Outreach EventNews ArticleMuseum WebsiteOther
By clicking on the Submit button below, you are confirming:

I hereby affirm that my answers to the questions on this applicaiton are true and correct and that I have not knowingly withheld any fact or circumstance that could, if disclosed, affect my application unfavorably. I understand that any false information submitted in this application may result in my immediate discharge. I also understand that the volunteer program is subject to government regulations.

I hereby waive my right to claim that any request or investigation is an invation of privacy, since they are made with my consent and it is in my best interest that I be considered for a volunteer position. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statements.
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