"I volunteer 10-12 hours a week to help women get out of dangerous domestic abuse situations."
"I spend time on weekends tutoring children via a program through my church."
"I donate my time to raise money for severely wounded veterans."
Only nine staff members, and we were all amazed by how much the staff does to give back to the community in addition to their 40+ hours at the Museum. Here are just a few examples:

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Howard with the bowl he created for the event. |
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Martin with the rest of the DiRT team. |
WAAL hosts regular adoption events at local pet supply stores. |
The list goes on, but this really got us thinking about what all of our volunteers do for the Museum. Last month, we had two volunteers show up to work an event who really shouldn’t have been out of bed. Ron Bogard had just had gall bladder surgery the day before, and Jim Finneran had such a bad back issue that night that we weren't certain if we should get him a chair or take him to the emergency room.
Bogard volunteering at MOWT. |
Here at the Museum of World Treasures, you can see your donations directly giving back to the community--especially our youngest citizens. For example, we are seeing a trend towards fewer and fewer school field trips as schools are forced to cut these "luxuries" due to budget pressures. In 2014, the Museum served over 5,900 children via school field trips. For 2015, that number is down to less than 4,600 children. With your $60 donation, we can bring in 10 children. Without it, 10 children won’t see Ivan in all his T. rex glory. They won’t hear about the tale of Clarence the Crusader or gaze upon our 1843 print of the Declaration of Independence. Without you, these field trips become impossible.
What impact can a field trip make? Just the other day, Travis, a student at Missouri Western, contacted the Museum requesting some information about getting into the museum profession. Growing up in Derby, he still regarded the Museum of World Treasures as one of his favorite childhood memories.
Clearly, the Museum of World Treasures has a lasting impact. So, as we approach #GivingTuesday this year, we are asking you to consider the Museum of World Treasures as the one place where you can give back to the community to see first-hand the impact that your donation can make. Pair up with a friend to each give $60 dollars and help us bring in 20 more children to experience a world of treasures.
Tomorrow is the day! Let’s see how big we can make #GivingTuesday for #MOWT. Giving just $60 or 60-minutes of your time will bring us one step closer to educating, entertaining, and inspiring lifelong learning for everyone! If you are interested in learning more about supporting the Museum please visit our website or call us at 316.263.1311.
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