Volunteering
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You don't have to know ANYTHING about astronomy to help! Many of our best volunteers know very little about astronomy. So check us out! |
VOLUNTEERS are always welcome at Perkins Observatory!
There are many, many areas where you could be of great help to us. Right now, we can use assistance during our Friday evening programs. Volunteers who show aptitude and willingness can learn to conduct tours, help with the parking, or run a small telescope for public viewing.
You do not have to be an astronomy expert to volunteer!
While anyone and any skills are welcome, below are a few areas of particular need. Please look them over and let us know if you'd like to help Perkins serve the people of central Ohio. And remember, volunteer work looks great on a resume!
Volunteers should have their own source of transportation for safety reasons.
Call and ask for Don.
Telescopes
The biggest need we have right now are voluneers with experience
using telescopes. During our Friday night programs, When mother
nature cooperates, we love to have lots of telescope set up on our
lawn with volunteers to show our guests the wonders of the cosmos.
Clerical Assistance
These duties and responsibilities have grown greatly in the past
few years. We could really use some assistance in running the
office. General clerical assistance is needed (and we can train
you). Even if you can only come in a day or two each week, it would
be a big help.
Parking
Another big need we have is someone help with parking. Our
parking lot is small and we need to use every inch of it to
accomodate our guests. We often have to park some in the grass off
the main lot. Having one or two people to help with this each guest
night is very very helpful.
If you'd like to help, or have any questions, here's how to reach us:
| Perkins Observatory 61 S. Sandusky St. Delaware, OH 43015 |
Phone us at 740-363-1257 |