OYSTERPONDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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The volunteers of the Oysterponds Historical Society are the heart of the Museum. Becoming an OHS volunteer is an excellent way to learn more about our local history and to contribute to the Society's mission to preserve and teach about the history of Orient and East Marion. If you would like to volunteer your time, the following opportunities are currently available:

 

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Collections Care Aide
Learn about caring for historic collections and assist staff in cleaning artifacts. Help with special projects in the museum that involve handling, cataloguing and/or researching collections. Minimum time commitment: 2-3 hours per month. Training provided.

Clerical Assistant
Be part of the OHS team. Multi-tasking, phone and basic office skills desired. Training and support provided. Minimum time commitment: 2-3 hours per month.

Docent
Strengthen your communications skills and be the “public face” of the museum welcoming visitors, conducting tours, providing information and interpretation of exhibitions and historic buildings on OHS campus. Must enjoy talking with people of all ages and have an interest in history. Training, support and resources are provided. Museum exhibitions are open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 2-5PM, July- Sept. Docents are asked to volunteer at least two afternoons per month.

Gardener
Help maintain and improve the gardens of the OHS campus from April through October. Tend gardens and flower boxes on OHS campus, acquire new additions, remove dead and out of season plants. Knowledge of plants preferred, but not required. OJT Minimum time commitment of 1 hour per week during summer months.

Display Case Assistant
Combine your artistic eye with your interest in history and children. Help select materials from the OHS collection which support the school curriculum at Oysterponds School and participate in creating six displays during the school year. Time commitment is 4-6 hours per display. Training and support provided.

Graphic Artist
Are you a professional graphic artist or just have an artistic eye? Are you proficient with Photoshop or Publisher? We consistently have a variety of projects available. Flexible schedule and hours.

Grants Writer
Are you a good writer who understands the project process and has strong research skills? If so, you are needed on the OHS grants writing team. The main tasks include preparing and writing documents for submission, proofreading, submitting to funding sources and follow-up.

Regular Maintenance —Tuesday Crew
Join the dynamic team of jacks-of-all trades who work in and around the OHS buildings each Tuesday. Simple carpentry—no special skills required.

Writer
Like seeing your words in print? OHS needs good writers for diverse projects including newsletters, brochures. Flexible schedule.

Skilled Maintenance
Do you have a background in carpentry, plumbing, electrical? OHS needs skilled maintenance on an as needed basis. Flexible schedule.

Events Manager
Like to plan parties and see that they come off successfully? Work with a team to brainstorm events ideas, coordinate venues, manage caterers, schedule volunteers. Training and support provided. Immediate opportunities available.

Summer Children’s Activity Assistant
Work with other assistants and 7-12 year olds in an informal activity setting. Activity will relate to the summer exhibitions. 1-3 summer Saturday mornings for 2 hours. Training provided.

Tour Guides for Summer Children’s Programs
See the summer exhibits through a child’s eye. Experience with elementary school age children and creative ideas for engaging them a plus. Three summer Saturday mornings for one hour. Training and support provided.

Illustrator, Photographer for Education
Enliven historical materials for the school display case and document educational activities. Support available. Flexible time commitment.



To volunteer or to find out more information, please contact (631) 323-2480
 

Oysterponds Historical Society

Village Lane, PO Box 70, Orient, NY 11957   631-323-2480

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