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Docent
7.13.09:
Historic House Interpreters
Guides are needed to give tours of the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt home. Volunteers receive training in local history, architecture, Blauvelt family history, and agricultural practices in early Rockland County. Volunteers are also needed for the open-hearth cooking program and to interpret foodways of the 1830s. Period costumes and training are...read more

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Research
7.13.09:
Exhibition Research Assistant
Assist the Exhibition Designer with research for creation of exhibition labels &/or exhibition catalogs. Writing and research skills necessary. Time Commitment: Flexible.

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Educate
School Program Educator
The museum is seeking volunteers to assist with the active school programs for 4th grade children. Instructors lead hands-on programs in Growing Up Munsee and Life on the Family Farm. Volunteers with an interest in history and working with children. Training is provided. Time Commitment: Flexible weekday mornings &/or afternoons in...read more

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Phonograph
Registrar
Volunteers interested in collections will work on special projects in the research library or with the permanent collections. Volunteers assists in accession register and cataloging information, also numbers and stores unique artifacts and/or archival material. The Curator of Collections tries to match individual interests with the needs of the museum....read more

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ExhibitionFabrication
Exhibition Fabrication Department
Volunteers assist the Exhibition Designer with installation of changing exhibitions including painting galleries, constructing exhibit cases, creating labels, and installing and mounting objects. Time Commitment: Flexible, may include evenings and weekends.

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Bell
Visitor Services Volunteer
Welcomes visitors to the museum, takes museum admission, handles Museum Shop and book & map transactions. Works with Staff and other Volunteers as needed during exhibitions and events. Training is provided. * Time Commitment: During exhibitions, one or more afternoons during the week &/or on Saturdays &/or Sundays. As needed during...read more

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FileCabinet
Front Office Volunteer
Assist with various administrative duties, including as needed, answering phones, filing, photocopying, typing. Assists with Visitor Services as needed. Must have office experience, good typing skills and knowledge of MS Word. * Time Commitment: One morning or one afternoon (or more, if desired) per week.

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MembershipVolunteer
Membership Volunteer
Assist with data entry and member mailings. * Time Commitment: One morning or afternoon per week.

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Mailing
Mailing Volunteer
Assist with large membership mailings. * Time Commitment: Usually one morning as needed -- approximately 6-8 mailings per year.

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Garden Color
Gardens Volunteer
Help our Master Gardener with planting and maintenance of period herb and ornamental gardens, window boxes. * Time Commitment: one morning or afternoon per week or as needed.

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Toolbox
Buildings & Grounds Volunteer
Help our Caretaker with site improvement, including raking and tree trimming. Assist with minor repairs on-site. Help keep the HSRC grounds looking beautiful. * Time Commitment: one morning or afternoon per week or as needed.

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