- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
House Divided Civil War Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Ohio History Connection
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Summary:
Watch, as the Ohio Village will come alive with the heat, smoke, and noise of the Civil War complete with battles, gun and cannon demonstrations and Union and Confederate troops. Event assistance for House Divided Civil War Reenactment Weekend on June 23rd, 24th and 25th.
Responsibilities:
Check-in of Reenactors - Volunteers will sign-in incoming reenactors, make sure they sign waiver forms and give them welcome packets. Position needed for Friday afternoon and evening (2-6pm and 6-10pm), and Saturday morning (8am-12pm).
Crowd Director- Volunteers help with setting up caution tape in preparation for the battle and then stand in strategic spots to watch over spectators and make sure small children do not run under the tape into the battle area. (12-2pm Saturday, 1-3pm Sunday)
Gatehouse- Volunteers will allow reenactors and other volunteers to enter through the gatehouse; and redirect guests to enter through the museum entrance. (Various shifts between 8-5pm Saturday, 12-5pm Sunday)
Skills Required:
No experience necessary. Ability to read and understand basic text. Ability to give location directions.
Work Environment:
Large crowds expected. May have to engage large numbers of people
Physical Demands:
Some walking for Crowd Control volunteers.
Age Requirement:
16+
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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
March 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- June 23-25. At least a 2-4 hour time commitment.