Powdermill Volunteer Application

Powdermill Nature Reserve was established by Carnegie Museum of Natural History in 1956 to serve as a field station for research on natural populations. Located in Rector, PA, PNR is home to the museum’s GIS lab, avian research center, and a new nature center with ecological exhibits. The site offers more than 2,200 acres of woodlands, streams, fields, and ponds for research and educational programs.

Teens (ages 14+), college students, and adults of all ages may become volunteers to support staff with ongoing projects and special assignments, including Appalachian-specific studies in ornithology, ecology, invertebrate zoology, and botany. Teen applicants can also sign up to help with PNR's annual summer camps.

A Note For Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in opportunities with Carnegie Museums and look forward to reviewing your application. Due to the high volume of submissions received, we are unable to respond to inquiries regarding the statuses of individual applications. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain on file until the end of the current calendar year. If you are selected as a final candidate for an opportunity, the Volunteer Office or museum staff will contact you directly to schedule an interview.

*For information about internships, please visit our Volunteer/Intern website to review the list of available openings and application instructions.

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Applicant Profile

Tell us about yourself! Please do not exceed 200 words.

PA Act 153 Clearances

Please list any previous security clearances obtained and the years of completion. If selected for an opportunity, the Volunteer Office will assist with filing your required PA Act 153 clearances as part of the onboarding process.

Education & Background

Are you currently a student? What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please list any special training, certifications, and your education background.

Extracurricular Activities

List extracurricular activities, hobbies, special training or skills.

Have you ever been employed with the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh organization? Please indicate the date(s), department, and supervisor.

Work Experience / Employment History

Please list the most recent position held and briefly describe the nature of your work / responsibilities as well as any relevant previous work experience.

Volunteer Experience

List past or present volunteer experience including previous/current experience with Carnegie Museums.

Volunteer Interest

Please indicate what you would like to learn from this experience including intended goals and outcomes. Select your preferred volunteer assignment area below.

Areas of Interest - Select up to three (3) maximum:

Would you like to upload a resume?

Would you like to upload other documents? (Please do not upload clearances. See note below.)

Share a cover letter, recommendations or references, certificates, diplomas etc. NOTE: Please do NOT upload clearances here. If selected for a volunteer opportunity, the Volunteer & Internship Office will request copies of your PA Act 153 clearances during registration.

Accommodations & ADA

Carnegie Museums is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in a volunteer assignment or experiential opportunity, please use this request form, or contact the Volunteer Office by calling 412.353.4680, or emailing volunteers@carnegiemuseum.org.

Volunteer Agreement

I understand that as a volunteer I am not entitled to monetary compensation for the work that I perform and I am not entitled to worker’s compensation or group benefits in the event of injury. Work-study students will be paid directly by their university.

The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Volunteer Program reserves the right to an evaluation sometime after placement and the right to terminate services should responsibilities not be fulfilled satisfactorily.

In accordance with Pennsylvania Act 153, I understand and agree that a criminal background check is a condition of my volunteer service. Per the direction of Volunteer Office's official registration process, I will complete the required clearances at my own expense.. See below for parental permission.*

*Parental or guardian pproval is required for Criminal Background Checks for Children Under 18. Teen volunteers and participants under 18 years of age must provide consent from a parent or legal gaurdian before accepting a volunteer assignment.

Volunteer Identification*

I am an adult applicant (18+) and acknowledge this agreementI am the parent / guardian of a teen applicant (under 18) and acknowledge this agreementI am a teen applicant and have parental / guardian consent to submit this form in acknowledgement of this agreement

Volunteer Agreement*

I agree

For teen applicants under 18 years old, please provide an email contact for your parent or legal guardian:

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US Work Authorization*

I am authorized to work in the United States and approved to receive payment/stipends from an employer.I am not authorized to work in the United States.Other

Background Image: Sam Falconer, Blessed to be Meek for Carnegie Magazine, "Not Separate. We ARE Nature," Spring 2022