Ohio History Connection

The Ohio History Center is looking for volunteers for the 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 must have basic addition and subtraction skills.
Technical Skills: Request that volunteers know how to use the fire extinguisher.

Time Commitment:
Must be able to perform at least a 3-4 hour shift of the event (breaks will be provided). Volunteer shifts will be arranged and assigned during training.

Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 2017
Friday and Saturday shifts 5pm-9pm

Dec. 10 & 17 2017
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. Costumes provided.

Training:
All interested persons are required to attend one training before volunteering. Volunteers shall confirm their availability during training.
 Thursday 11/16 @ 6pm-8 pm - American House Hotel, Ohio Village
 Saturday, 11/18 @ 9am-11am – Ohio History Center, Trilobite classroom
 Tuesday, 11/21 @ 6pm-8pm – American House Hotel, Ohio Village
 Thursday, 11/30 @ 6pm-8 pm - American House Hotel, Ohio Village

Age requirement:
12-13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during shift
14-17 application must be signed by parent or guardian
18+