Volunteer, Ohio History Center & Ohio Village

Volunteers Ohio History Connection • Columbus, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio History Connection's mission is to Spark Discovery of Ohio's stories. Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future. Position: Volunteer, Ohio History Center & Ohio Village Type: Volunteer Schedule: Part-time, unpaid 3+-hour shifts. Saturday work may be required for programming. Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus, OH Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator Summary: Volunteers at the Ohio History Center provide a welcoming environment for all our guests. Interpretive volunteers help lead a variety of educational programs for adult, family and school children both online via Zoom education programs and on site at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village. Volunteer duties may include: leading museum education program elements, wayfinding, school programming, museum operations, and costumed interpretation for special programs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age of age to volunteer without a guardian
• Must complete a background check
• Must create and account, log volunteer hours and sign up for volunteer shifts via Track It Forward
• Attend volunteer trainings and meetings as needed
• Must use their own computer and willing to learn how to use Zoom if helping with a Zoom virtual program
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Desire to learn about history and share their knowledge
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and an attitude of respect for working with diverse staff and visitors
• Physically able to lead tours around the museum

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors
• Deliver educational programs for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not their first language.
• Ensure program materials are properly handled and maintained
• Assist with the set-up and take-down of program materials
• Deliver educational programs for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not their first language.
• Use Zoom to participate in online educational programs
• Continually be aware and keep informed about changes on site or in the museum
• Represent the site in a professional and courteous manner to members of the visiting public
• Interact with program participants and visitors in a positive and engaging manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed