Cultural Museum, Maritime Museum

  United States

• Other Cities in United States: 
Honolulu

Term: Throughout the year 

Description: Intern at a downtown Honolulu museum that focuses on Hawaii's maritime history. The two-story museum covers everything from the settling of Hawaii, to the voyages of Captain Cook, to the history of surfing. The center includes two Polynesian voyaging canoes, and the Falls of Clyde.

Three full-time staff members and several volunteers staff the Center. The small size means that the entire staff and interns are involved with all aspects of the Museum. Interns do everything from handling the admission counter and gift shop to assisting with publicity. Perhaps most importantly, interns handle school groups: providing information about the unique history of maritime Hawaii. Interns are allowed to develop, with helpful supervision, their own educational program.

The duties mentioned above are some of the possible responsibilities of the volunteers, however the experience can be changed depending on the skills and interests of the intern. Other possible responsibilities include restoration work aboard a lifesize maritime vessel, or working with the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The volunteers experience also allows the participant a chance to interact with the Hawaiian community including local school children and the local maritime community.

Interns must be at least 18 years old, enjoy public speaking and able to handle multi-task position. Minimum 8 weeks (240 hours).

Highlights: see above

Qualifications: good health, adventurous spirit

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Institute for Cultural Ecology's Mission Statement: The Institute for Cultural Ecology was founded on the conviction that visits to exotic destinations imply a commitment to cultural sensitivity and environmental stewardship. Our programs match the interests, academic goals, and passions of the participant to select host organizations and researchers. Once you connect with a place and its people, they become a part of you. Forever.

Year Founded: 1999