Ohio History Connection

Join us to help promote early literacy and inspire children to read. Volunteer at the Ohio History Center’s Storybook Village event, where children’s favorite characters from popular kids’ books and television programs magically come to life!

This year Storybook Village is exploring the rich history of Heroes and Villains in folklore from around the world. While traversing Ohio Village, families will encounter familiar faces like Cinderella and Prince Charming, but also some new villains like Peter Pan’s Captain Hook and the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland.

This event provides early literacy and school-readiness resources and fun activities by WOSU Public Media, library card sign-ups by the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and book check-outs through the Bookmobile and more.

Volunteers help make this day magical for each and every child. Saturday, June 9 from 9am-5pm. Various Positions needed.

Roles:
Mascot/Character Assistant
Make your own Hero/Villain Attendant 
Period Games (Indoor or Outdoor)
Storybook Obstacle Course Attendant
Photo Studio Attendant
Queen of Hearts Croquet Attendant 
Petting Zoo Attendant
Story-time Coordinator

Skills Required:
No experience necessary. Ability to read and understand basic text. Comfortable working with large crowds.

Time Commitment:
Saturday, June 9 from 9am-5pm
Available to work at least 3 hour shifts

Work Environment:
You will be working in an outdoor historic village. Will likely include engagement with small children and their parents.

Physical Demands:
May require lifting of a few small books.

Age Requirement:
16 and up