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ORGANIZATION: UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORY PROJECT OF THE CAPITAL REGION

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Stephen and Harriet Myers Resdience Restored
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Resdience was the home of Stephen Myers and his wife Harriet and their four children in the mid-1850s. It was also the headquarters for the Vigilance Committee of the Underground Railroad. It is being restored by URHP and is a historic site open to the public.

We are looking for volunteers to be associated with our project to do a variety of tasks. We maintain a large garden of raised beds that need significant work. We also operate a variety of programs that require research and designing presentations. Opportunities for tour and collections training.

5 Shifts

  • 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
  • 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Saturday shift
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Saturday shift
  • 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
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About UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORY PROJECT OF THE CAPITAL REGION

Location:

194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY 12210, US

Mission Statement

The Underground Railroad History Project (aka) Underground Railroad Education Center promotes historical research and educational outreach.

Description

Programs including walking tours of historic sites, and conferences with speakers regarding history of the Underground Railroad and its relevance for today, and in particular the Capital Region of NY and its role in it. Our organization has acquired an Underground Railroad historical site in Albany, NY, and has started the restoration of the site as a living museum. We have raised over $1 million for this work and need added support from the community for matching funds. Work is in progress. The site is open. Tours and visits are being scheduled now. We also hold an annual conference. We do an archaeology program. We have a summer youth program. We run a wide variety of other programs through out the year. Ours is an award winning program. We most recently have been awarded the Capital District Council for social Studies Partners In Education Award, Community Volunteer Award from St. Anne Institute and other awards. We operate a substantial youth program as well.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Arts & Culture
Race & Ethnicity
Advocacy & Human Rights, Arts & Culture, Race & Ethnicity

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 5 shifts

WHERE

194 Livingston AvenueAlbany, NY 12210

(42.66109,-73.75451)
 

DATE POSTED

February 12, 2025

SKILLS

  • Exhibition Arts
  • Visual Arts
  • Curating
  • Merchandising
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Varies with project. From an hour a week to more.
  • Must have own transportation Bus stop is 4 blocks from organization

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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