- Welcome & Engage Visitors
- Greet children and families warmly as they arrive at the activity station
- Encourage kids to participate and spark excitement about creating their own board game
- Gauge interest and invite passing museum guests to join the activity
- Guide the Board-Game Activity
- Explain the instructions using the provided printouts for kids and parents
- Walk children through each step of the activity at an age-appropriate level
- Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and imagination while they design their game
- Support Learning & Critical Thinking
- Ask guiding questions that help kids think through rules, themes, and game goals
- Provide gentle prompts rather than solving tasks for them
- Celebrate effort and creativity to build confidence
- Manage Flow & Timing
- Balance time spent with each child to ensure steady participation
- Keep the activity moving while making sure no one feels rushed or left out
- Help transition completed participants so new families can join
- Create a Fun & Positive Atmosphere
- Be cheerful, patient, and encouraging throughout the event
- Adapt communication style for children of different ages and abilities
- Keep energy upbeat to maintain engagement
- Represent IAIER to Families
- Share a simple overview of IAIER’s mission and programs with parents
- Explain, in kid-friendly language, how AI and emerging research connect to creativity and problem-solving
- Answer general questions and direct deeper inquiries to event leads when needed
- Encourage Creativity & Imagination
- Help children brainstorm board-game themes, characters, and storylines
- Offer suggestions while allowing kids to lead their own design choices
- Inspire curiosity and exploration
- Maintain a Clean & Organized Space
- Keep materials tidy and restock supplies as needed
- Clean up scrap paper, markers, pencils, and tools between participants
- Ensure the space remains safe and welcoming
- Work as a Team
- Communicate with fellow volunteers to coordinate roles and activity flow
- Step in to support others when things get busy
- Demonstrate flexibility and strong multitasking skills
- Model Professionalism
- Arrive prepared and on time
- Maintain a friendly and respectful demeanor with all guests
- Represent NCCU and IAIER with pride
Description
Details
| Register by Feb 4, 2026 |
Location
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Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave
Durham, NC 27704 |
