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At the Ohio Historical Center, located in Columbus, Ohio, and at our sites around the state, volunteers help people connect with the past to understand the present and create a better future. In order to meet our mission, the Society hosts a variety of opportunities to engage community members. Special events in the Ohio Village unite Ohioans as they experience a town during the civil war era. Tour guides create a world of wonder as they explore the museum with visitors of all ages. Educational aides inform students on important events in Ohio’s past. Library assistants help historians and scholars in their research. Archaeology and curatorial aides clean, store and preserve Ohio’s collections. Data entry clerks maintain the Society’s many databases. While museum shop attendants make sure everyone leaves with a little piece of history. No matter your interest and availability, the Society has a position for you.
The Society has sites all over Ohio. You can locate a site in your area and contact the site manager for volunteer opportunities. Listings of sites can be found at http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/.
The time volunteers give to the Ohio Historical Society is greatly appreciated! In return, Historical Center volunteers receive free admission to the Historical Center in Columbus, educational opportunities and behind-the-scene tours, a discount on items at the OHS museum store and workshops, and of course fun!
First, find an opportunity and location that interests you. Visit the list of sites at http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/ and contact the site manager for more information. If you would like to get involved at the Historical Center in Columbus, you need to complete a volunteer application.
Applications are available for download on this page in the left column. There are two applications, one for teens (12-18 and still in high school) and one for adults. You may also telephone the volunteer office at 614-297-2392 or write the office at 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 to have an application sent to you in the mail. Send the application to the Historical Center in Columbus or the site where you would like to volunteer.
Please think about joining this vital group of people who help make history today!
Historical Center Opportunities!
Characters Wanted! - Bring the museum alive as a costumed character. Attend our interpreter training on September 16, 23 and 30 from 6:30-8:30pm and create your own character to engage and educate our visitors to the Ohio Village and museum. Volunteers must attend all three sessions.
Historic Dance Troupe - Learn historic dance to perform at our All Hallow's Eve event (October 16 and 23, 2010). Dance training sessions are September 2, 16, 30 and October 14 from 6-8pm. Volunteers must attend all four sessions.
Customer Service Assistant - Be the friendly face to greet our guests, provide information about the Center and assist with clerical duties. Training provided. Shifts are 2 to 3 hours a week Monday through Wednesday between 9-5.
Vintage Baseball - Nothing like a good ol' game of ball. Join the Muffins or Lady Diamonds to learn about and share your love of the sport. Games start in April and end in October. Join us at the annual Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival which is the largest gathering of vintage base ball teams in the country. September 4 and 5 from 9am-5pm in the Ohio Village.
All Hallow's Eve October 16 and 23 - Be part of an Ohio Village tradition-a family-focused, 19th-century Halloween celebration. Fortune telling, street theatre, the Museum of Oddities, games, crafts and special activities for children lead up to spectacular fireside readings of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and an appearance of the fearsome headless horseman.
Volunteers must attend one of the training sessions on Wednesday September 29 at 6:00pm OR Saturday October 2 at 9 am. Training session are in the Ohio Village American House Hotel.
Dickens of a Christmas Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19, 2010 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m., Sunday -
Join us in the village as the spirit of Dickens comes to life! Charles Dickens' festive and enduring vision of Christmas transforms Ohio Village into a Victorian wonderland. Come enjoy crafts, decorations, caroling, cooking demonstrations and samplings and many more Victorian holiday traditions inspired by Dickens' colorful tales.
Volunteers must attend one of the trainings sessions on Wednesday November 17 at 6pm OR Saturday November 20 at 9am. Both sessions will be in the Ohio Village American House Hotel.
The Ohio History Service Corps is an AmeriCorps program with the Ohio Historical Society. AmeriCorps is for individuals of all backgrounds and ages (17 and older) who serve for a year, summer or part-time in order to make change in their communities. It’s an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It’s a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community.
Not only do you make a difference in your community, you gain leadership skills as well as professional development and training. You will receive a stipend of $11,200, health insurance and if you complete all your service hours, an Educational Award of $5350 that can be used for college or to pay off existing school loans.
The Ohio History Service Corps is in conjunction with partners to focus on statewide initiatives through three services Corps to include the Preservation Corps, Technology Corps and Civil War 150 Leadership Corps. All of the positions are full-time so members must complete 1700 hours in order to receive the Educational Award. The term of service is October 1, 2010-August 31, 2011. For more information, contact Mary Cannon at: mcannon@ohiohistory.org or visit here for more information: AmeriCorps web page.
History Day Intern - Assist in the planning, coordinating and implementing of National History Day in Ohio. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a history, education or related program. The position is 10-15 hours week from September-December and from January-May (terms can be combined). An application, resume and cover letter is required.
Work-Study Positions with CSCC and OSU Students- Opportunities are available for eligible students at Columbus State Community College and OSU. For CSCC students, click here to view available positions:CSCC work-study web page. OSU students can click here to view available positions: OSU work-study web page.
If you do not see an opportunity that interests you, just contact the volunteer office for the latest information. You can
call 614-297-2392, write the office at 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497, or e-mail the
office at: mcannon@ohiohistory.org.
Volunteer at OHS Sites
Around the state of Ohio the Society maintains 58 sites. The subject matter of these sites ranges from prehistoric Ohio to historic as well as the natural history of Ohio. Many of these sites have great volunteer opportunities. Volunteers at the sites do everything from interpretation to maintenance.
To inquire about volunteer possibilities at other sites: examine our site list at http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/, then contact the site of your choice to request volunteer information.
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