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116 people are interested
Museum volunteers needed
ORGANIZATION: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
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116 people are interested
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, in Collinsville, Illinois, is seeking volunteers to assist in the Interpretive Center/Museum with greeting visitors, working the information desk, assisting visitors in the exhibit gallery, and giving guided tours. Other volunteers do clerical work for the site staff, help catalog and file in the library, or assist the Cahokia Mounds Museum Society in the Gift Shop.
Volunteers normally work a four hour morning or afternoon shift, once a week. Some work one day each week, others work every other week or once a month, and some just assist with special events.
More opportunities with Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Location:
30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL 62234, US
Mission Statement
To interpret Cahokia Mounds and the Mississippian culture through exhibits, programs, and the media, to make the public aware of this, the largest prehistoric Indian community in the United States.
Description
Cahokia Mounds is a State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, and in 1982 became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest prehistoric Indian community north of Mexico, covering 5-6 square miles, with 120 mounds, and a population at its peak of 10-20,000 people. 100 foot-high Monks Mound is the largest prehistoric earthwork in the Americas. The Woodhenge sun calendar has been reconstructed at the original location. A world-class museum tells the story of this ancient city and its inhabitants, and their accomplishments.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
30 Ramey StreetCollinsville, IL 62234
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- usually half day a week or every other week
- special events, guided tours