Ohio History Connection

Volunteers will interact with visitors and assist with craft activities at the Night at the Museum Event. Volunteers will show or demonstrate a craft or activity and will also help to draw the visitors into the activity.

Responsibilities:
The activities include hands-on assistants, popcorn helpers, general event assistance, admissions help and handing out the Autograph books.

Skills Required:
Be able to explain simple craft instruction. Capable of interacting with a museum audience is necessary. Be able to learn the operation of the popcorn machine.

Time Commitment:
Saturday shift 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Assist with activity set up and clean-up.

Work Environment:
Program attendance could be around 800-1200 visitors.
For craft activities – working on the museum floor at an activity table. For popcorn activity – working on Plaza level making and distributing popcorn.

Physical Demands:
Sitting or standing during the event. If volunteering for Pump Drill activity must be able to demonstrate how the apparatus works. No heavy lifting required.

Training:
All interested persons are required to attend only ONE training before volunteering. The training's are held at the Ohio History Center.

Thursdays, January 17 & 24 at 6 pm
Saturdays, January 19 & 26 at 9 am

Age requirement:
14-17 parent or guardian consent
18 and up