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Explainer in the Glass Collection Gallery

High school and college students: Are you interested in working at The Corning Museum of Glass during the summer? Would you like to interact with visitors of all ages and teach them about Corning’s rich heritage and the art, history, science, and technology of glass? If so, apply to be a part of this exciting program. Volunteer hours are required of applicants as well as monthly training meetings. Youth interested in pursuing paid employment in the summer are strongly encouraged to volunteer at our Families Explore events.

Training will take place designated Saturday mornings in the spring and all trainings are required.

Application deadline: December 15. Applicants are encouraged to get their applications in early as space is limited.

Contact: The Education Department at explainers@cmog.org or 607.438.5119

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Today’s post is from Museum Explainer Carolina Downie I am an Explainer at The Corning Museum of Glass, working alongside 24 other high school and college students every day to teach visitors about glass.  I learned about the Explainer program after participating in various other teen... more
Today’s post comes from Emily Tifft, Senior Explainer Two words. Two words have shaped the majority of my summers for the past three years: “ASK ME.” Working as an Explainer at the Corning Museum of Glass, it is my job to lead tours and answer questions about the Museum and its collection.... more
One of the many ways to volunteer at The Corning Museum of Glass is through the Explainer program. Open to teens and college students, candidates who are accepted to the program train from February through June to learn the art, history and science of glass. In the summer, Explainers are found... more