Nov 26, 2014
Volunteering at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History isn't just about interpreting exhibits or presenting scientific information for visitors. Meet Jeff Mahn - one of the Museum's many superstar volunteers.
Jeff started volunteering at the Museum in 2011 after retiring from Sandia National Laboratories. Jeff's passions are rooted in education, and so he began volunteering as an Education Docent and teaching science programs to school-aged students during field trips. But Jeff quickly became entrenched in the Museum and soon multiple departments were competing for Jeff's volunteer time.
This year alone, Jeff has taught field trip programs to hundreds of students. He has also helped the Education Department create a new program, Isotope Discovery, aimed at helping high school students build their understanding of the Periodic Table of Elements and the isotopes.
Along the way, Jeff has also contributed significant time and energy to the Museum's exhibit department - helping with a large-scale repaint of a MACE missile that is currently on display in the outdoor exhibit area, and helping install several of the Museum's rotating exhibits on display in the Temporary Exhibit Gallery.
Jeff has proven to be one of the Museum's biggest advocates for Operation Preservation, the Campaign to Restore the Airplanes. Jeff has attended several special events and spent hours talking to people in the community about the Museum and its mission.
If you ask Jeff why he does all he does at the Museum, he will shrug his shoulders, smile and say, "My wife told me I needed to find something to do so I'd stay out of her hair." He's kidding of course, but the Museum appreciates all of the time he spends there. He is truly part of the family.
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