Volunteer Docent, Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve in Oregonia, OH

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Position : Volunteer Docent, Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve

Type : Volunteer

Schedule : Part-time, unpaid 3+-hour shifts. Saturday work may be required for programming.

Location : Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve in Oregonia, OH

Reports to : Education Specialist

Summary :

The Volunteer Docent provides a welcoming environment, guides visitors through the Museum and / or programs, and helps to care for the exhibits.

The Site features ancient earthworks, an on-site museum, an interpretive garden and three miles of hiking trails with scenic outlooks.

The museum exhibits highlight the rich history of this complex ancient hilltop enclosure and the ingenuity and scientific genius of the people who constructed it. This National Historic Landmark was built 2,000 years ago by the ancestors of contemporary Indigenous people and is thought to have served as a social and ceremonial gathering place.

Museum Docents sign up for one or more 3-4-hour shifts during the Museum's hours of operation (Wednesday through Saturday, 9am – 4pm), most often when a tour is scheduled.

Essential Functions :

• Greet and welcome visitors to the museum and site
• Conduct tours for approximately one hour in length for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for whom English is not their first language.
• Maintain the security of the exhibits and collection during tours
• Continually be aware and keep informed about changes on site and in the museum
• Represent the Museum in a professional and courteous manner to members of the visiting public
• Interact with program participants and visitors in a positive and engaging manner
• Ensure tour and program materials are properly handled and maintained
• Assist with the set-up and take-down of program materials
• Attend volunteer trainings and meetings

Required Competencies :

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Application Instructions

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