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Seaport Museum Archives Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: South Street Seaport Museum

This is a year round indoor opportunity to help the museum with digitizing and organizing records and photographs in its archive. No experience is necessary and training is provided. Projects include scanning photographs of past museum work, creating digital finding aids and transcribing physical museum records to digital formats.

Entry level : No prior experience is needed, j ust an interest in museums, archiving or data entry. We will provide training for each project as well as offer ongoing support as we work with you.

Specialized skills : Any experience with archiving is welcome. Data entry and spreadsheet experience is also a plus.

All volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate .

2 Shifts

  • 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST - FULL
  • afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - FULL
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About South Street Seaport Museum

Location:

12 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038, US

Mission Statement

The South Street Seaport Museum uses its historic buildings in the Seaport District, collection of artifacts, and fleet of vessels to celebrate the rich heritage of the Port of New York through exhibitions and education programs exploring the past and present connections of the city and the sea.

Description

Founded on May 22, 1967, the South Street Seaport Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the port of New York and the maritime history of the region.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Computers & Technology
Arts & Culture, Computers & Technology

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

12 Fulton St.New York, NY 10038

(40.70664,-74.00367)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Training requires volunteers sign up for at least one shift a month.

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