Volunteers of the Tuolumne County Museum

HISTORY CENTER VOLUNTEER

Job Description

Importance of Position:

• Represent the Tuolumne County Museum while assisting users

• Accurately perform archival duties

Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn written material and train with an experienced History Center Volunteer

• Aptitude for detail and neatness

• Willingness and ability to work independently

• Enthusiastic attitude toward sharing learned material and procedures with peers and visitors

Responsibilities:

• Attend training and orientation sessions

• Learn the printed material provided during training

• Refer questions to the appropriate staff person

• Accurately and thoroughly perform assigned duties

• Inform designated representative of Museum Board of Governors in cases of absence

• Accurately record your volunteer hours

Training Provided:

• Familiarity with various archive material and artifacts

• In-depth training on handling of archival material

• In-depth training in specialized areas such as computer input, photos, etc.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Satisfaction of preserving historical documents and artifacts

• Opportunity to become experienced in archive preservation

• Opportunity to develop communications skills

MUSEUM DOCENT

Job Description

Importance of Position:

• Represent the Tuolumne County Museum

• Accurately present and promote the history of Tuolumne County

Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn written material and train with an experienced docent

• Willingness and ability to work with others and independently

• Enthusiastic attitude toward sharing learned material with visitors

• Capable of controlling the actions of visitors while conducting tours (including students or children)

• Willingness and ability to handle money, answer questions and phone calls

Responsibilities:

• Attend training and orientation sessions

• Learn the printed material provided during training

• Refer questions to the appropriate staff person

• Be knowledgeable regarding Tuolumne County Historical Society’s current and standing activities and printed material

• Accurately handling money and prepare sales receipts

• Contact designated representative of Museum Board of Governors in a timely manner if unable to meet scheduled commitments

• Accurately record your volunteer hours

Training Provided:

• Interpretive training for tours of the museum

• Clerical processing of front desk sales and familiarity with printed material

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Opportunity to learn in-depth information about local history

• Satisfaction of providing historical information to visitors

• Opportunity to become experienced with museum displays, holdings and printed material

• Opportunity to develop communications skills

I would like to volunteer

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