Kimberly Mitchell, Museum Store Volunteer

We are thrilled to recognize Kimberly Mitchell, who has served as a Museum Store and events volunteer for nine months, as the February Volunteer of the Month. Kimberly has made volunteering a part of her life because she enjoys “sharing the history of Colorado Springs with shoppers” and utilizing her skills to “organize the store and help make it visually appealing and orderly.” Kimberly consistently goes about and beyond and makes our customers feel welcome.

In the Store, volunteers have special interactions with Museum guests. Kimberly shared, “A memory I have is about a teenage girl who came in with her dad. They remained looking around the Store for quite a while. The daughter zoned in on the corner next to the Museum Store Manager’s office door. The next thing I know, she approached the cash register counter with the Greek-looking tall candle holder that I thought would never sell. The dad asked her a number of times if she was sure she wanted it. She said emphatically she did and already had a perfect place in her room for it. I’ll never forget how excited she was to find it.” In addition to exploring exhibits and learning from programs and activities, the Store provides a fun and unique shopping experience for our guests.