MVHS
works diligently in creating projects for volunteers based on
their
interests
and availability. Though all volunteer jobs require training,
volunteers plan their own schedules, working as few as 1-3 hours
per week. For more information, or to begin working behind the
scenes at MVHS, call the Curator of Education at 330-743-2589,
or send e-mail to education@mahoninghistory.org
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Archives
and Library
Collections
Projects
·
Word
processing and transcription of historic diaries, documents,
military records;
·
Alphabetize
donor lists and aid Archivist with data entry of museum
donations;
·
Enter data
from Yearbooks, Civil Court Files, City Planning Collection,
legal ledgers, and military ledgers including Tod Post #29
(Civil War);
·
Sort,
photocopy and file newspaper clippings and family collections;
·
Aid in
organizing family collections, new donations and photographs;
Research
Aid
·
Locates files,
photographs, books and other documents for use by researchers
·
Assists
Archivist with patrons during regular hours of operation,
including weekends
·
Researches
answers to mailed inquiries from patrons in other cities and
states – includes county and local history and genealogy.
Education
and Public Programming
‘Museum
in a Suitcase’ Presenter
·
Present
suitcase programs to students at local schools when available
(mileage refunded);
·
Work closely
with Curator of Education to develop additional suitcase
programs, and supplement existing ones.
Education
Projects
(Great
experience for retired teachers and education majors)
·
Work closely
with Curator of Education to create and implement history-based
workshops, classes and children’s programs;
·
Aid Education
Department in development of Education Collection (artifacts for
use in educational programs and hands-on activities);
·
Develops
educational materials such as pre and post visit activities for
schools based on current exhibits;
·
Aids Curator
of Education in installation of interactive education components
for exhibits.
Curatorial/Collections
Research
Curatorial
Volunteer
(Requires
additional interviews/screening and three professional references)
·
Research and
catalog various types of artifacts including nineteenth century
textiles, tools, Native American collections, glassware, artwork,
etc.;
·
Aid Manager of
Collections and Registrar in safely boxing artifacts in archival
boxes;
·
Create padded
hangers and dust covers for clothing collections (involves
sewing);
·
Aid curatorial
staff in computer data entry of artifacts into collections
software.
Exhibit
Research and Fabrication
(Great
experience for those interested in art, architecture, museum work
and fashion merchandising)
·
Work closely
with Manager of Collections and exhibit team to research exhibit
content (includes collection research);
·
Aid in
installation of exhibition (involves installation of graphics,
artifacts, and artwork in galleries; if interested, can involve
some building of exhibit furniture.)
·
Attend exhibit
openings.
Business
and Media Archives of the Mahoning Valley
·
Aid Project
Manager in computer data entry of media-related artifacts
Administration
Clerical
·
Aid MVHS
Administrative Assistant in bulk mailings (sorting and labeling);
·
Photocopy museum
guide materials; aid in bulk photocopying;
·
Enter data into
prospective member lists (data entry.)
Museum
Events
(Available to
any volunteer at MVHS)
·
Aids MVHS in
preparation for event (setting up)
·
Represents MVHS
to visitors, members, and prospective members at events;
·
Helps to
implement fun and interactive activities, such as craft tables, at
MVHS open houses and family events.
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