Musuem Collections Volunteer

National Park Service — Little Rock, AR, AR

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Source: Official Volunteer.gov

Join our team in preserving the rich history of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with essential collections care and documentation tasks. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in museum work, history, or archival preservation. Volunteers with a strong attention to detail, an interest in museum work, and a willingness to learn are strongly encouraged to apply! No previous museum work experience is necessary.

 

Ideally, volunteers will live in the Central Arkansas area as there is no park provided housing.

 

The start and end date to this volunteer position are flexible with selected volunteer's college/university winter break. We ask that selected Museum Collections Volunteers are able to commit at least one four-hour shift a week to the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Museum Collection.


Preferred Skills:

 

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to follow instructions and handle delicate materials with care

• Interest in history, museums, or archival work

 

Following the conclusion of this position, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Museum Collections Volunteers will be able to say that they contributed to the preservation of the park's museum collection and archives and gained hands-on experience in museum collections management.

Schedule

How to Apply

Apply on the official agency site (link above).

View Opportunity on Volunteer.gov