Joe Berg Society Service Page

The Joe Berg Society is an extracurricular enrichment program for academically talented high school students in the Jacksonville area. Its members pass a rigorous entrance exam in either Science or Humanities for the honor of participating in stimulating lectures, seminars and field trips in their chosen field. The Museum of Science and History is pleased to host the Joe Berg society's meetings four times per month during the school year at our facility. This page is designed to inform Joe Berg Society members of MOSH's guidelines for them.

In exchange for the organization's use of MOSH, Joe Berg Scholars will be asked to perform 1 shift (3-4 hours) of volunteer service at a museum event in both their Sophomore and Junior years. The MOSH utilizes its volunteers for a variety of services to the Museum and its patrons. Volunteers are expected to represent the MOSH as if they were an employee. We realize that volunteers are giving their time and effort without monetary compensation so we want to make their experience enjoyable. Please note, however, that failure to complete these hours by mid-May will result in termination from the Joe Berg Society.

A few guidelines are in place to assist with that experience, and they are as follows:

1. If you sign-up for an event, you are committed to that event. Please write it down.
2. If you cannot attend an event for which you have sign-up, please call or e-mail in advance. We realize occasions will occur which are out of your control. All we ask is the courtesy of a phone call.
3. If you must call to cancel and receive the voice mail, please leave your name, phone number, the event for which you signed up, and that you are a member of Joe Berg. Please speak slowly and clearly.
4. Please dress appropriately. Unless a change is indicated below, a polo shirt or button-down shirt and slacks for the men and a nice blouse and pants for the women are acceptable. Jeans, short shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops are unacceptable and you will be sent home. Please wear nice shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not permitted.
5. A sign-in book is located at the front desk. A section is labeled "Joe Berg." Please print your name, date, hours worked, and the event worked. If you fail to sign in correctly, you will not receive credit.
6. Please be punctual. We ask that you arrive ten minutes before your scheduled time.
7. BE ENTHUSIASTIC AND HAVE FUN!!

The following are upcoming Joe Berg Society volunteer opportunities. To sign up for an event, please contact Heather Hamel at 396-7062 x229. You must sign-up in advance to complete your service for the Joe Berg Society. This list is intended to aid volunteers in signing-up for their shift and remembering the dates and times of those shifts. An event will remain on the list until it has passed, however, those marked "no shifts remaining" are full and do not require any additional volunteers.

Monday, February 18
:: NO SHIFTS REMAINING ::
9:45-12:15
Presidents Day

Saturday, March 8
:: CANCELED ::
10:00am - 1:00pm
Easter Egg Stuffing

Saturday, March 15
:: NO SHIFTS REMAINING ::
8:00-11:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt

Friday, March 28
:: NO SHIFTS REMAINING ::
9:45-12:15
Women's History Day

Monday, March 31 - April 4
8:30-12:00 or 12:00-3:30
Spring Break Camp

Friday, April 25
:: NO SHIFTS REMAINING ::
5:30-8:30 pm
Intern Banquet

All Saturdays & Sundays
various times
Universe of Science Monitor

Juniors should sign-up for service in the Fall. Incoming Sophomores will be given priority in the Spring!

Please call Heather Hamel at 396-7062 ext. 229 to sign-up for an event or if you have any questions. MOSH would like to thank you in advance for your time and commitment.

Joe Berg Society Information 2007-2008