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Dickens of a Christmas Event Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Ohio History Connection
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Purpose Summary:
Dickens of a Christmas is a 19th century Christmas celebration. Volunteers lead activities in all Ohio Village buildings.
Responsibilities:
To engage and encourage visitor participation in a variety of roles while in 1890’s day costume.
Skills Required:
Language Skills: Be able to provide educational information to our guest.
Mathematical Skills: Those working at the Chestnut sales & Cookie sales must have basic addition and subtraction skills.
Technical Skills: Request that volunteers know how to use the fire extinguisher.
Time Commitment:
One time event volunteer. Must be able to perform for the 3 hour duration of the event (breaks will be provided).
Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17
Friday and Saturday shifts 5pm-9pm
Dec. 11 & 18
Sunday shifts 11:30am-5pm
Work Environment:
Volunteers will work in various village buildings performing assigned tasks. This is in a period costume. Volunteer may encounter large crowds in these areas during the evening.
Physical Demands:
These roles require working in possibly cold weather. Most positions are within village buildings but walking in the elements is required to get to the buildings. Volunteers must be willing to wear reproduction late-19th century costuming and follow costuming guidelines.
Training:
All interested persons are required to attend one training before volunteering.
Saturdays, November 12 & 19 at 9am-11am
Tuesdays, November 15 & 22 at 6pm-8pm
Age requirement:
12-13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
14-17 application must be signed by parent or guardian
18+
Volunteer Notes:
Needs 30 volunteers per day.
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About Ohio History Connection
Location:
800 E 17TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43211, US
Mission Statement
Through the historic preservation of our communities, our critically acclaimed education programs, 1.9 million collected items and over 50 historic sites and museums, we are helping people connect with Ohio's past to understand the present and create a better future.
Description
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in 1885, the Ohio History Connection and the State of Ohio have maintained a longtime public-private relationship whereby the Ohio History Connection carries out dozens of history services for Ohio, its citizens.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
800 E. 17th Ave.Columbus, OH 43211
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2016
SKILLS
- Networking
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Orientation or Training