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Monterey History Volunteer |
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Service Area |
City of Monterey
Museums and the Library California History Room |
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Purpose |
The Monterey History Volunteer
assists staff in presenting and interpreting Monterey’s history and in
preserving and providing access to historical resources at City of Monterey
museums and the California History Room. |
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Duties |
Duties will include but are not
limited to assisting staff, visitors and researchers at City of Monterey
museums, the California History Room and other historical sites. Volunteers
will be able to refer customers to other locations of historic interest in
Monterey and answer general questions about the history of Monterey and
early California. Additional assignments may include assisting staff with
the organization and preservation of archives and historical collections,
and/or with scheduling and contacting other volunteers. Monterey History
Volunteers may work on special projects in the California History Room,
Colton Hall Museum, Presidio of Monterey Museum or other locations.
Depending on volunteer preferences and City needs, volunteers may work at
one or more locations. |
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Qualifications |
Monterey History Volunteers will
be required to participate in a training course on the history of Monterey
and on handling and preservation of historic materials or approved
alternative. Once a volunteer has completed the training course, he or she
will be certified to work in the California History Room, Colton Hall
Museum, Presidio of Monterey Museum, and Ed Ricketts’ Lab. Volunteers who
work with the public should possess excellent interpersonal skills for
assisting visitors and researchers. All volunteers must have the ability to
work independently, and to work effectively with staff and other volunteers. |
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Training |
A five-week course on the
history of Monterey; City historical collections, programs and services; and
the care and use of historical materials. Ongoing training will be offered
to introduce new information and expand volunteer knowledge of area history.
Museum and/or Library staff will provide individual training for special
projects. |
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Time Commitment |
Minimum of six hours per month
for most assignments. |
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Supervisor |
Library Archivist and/or Museums
Coordinator |
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Contact |
Jim Conway, Museum
Coordinator 646.3991
conway@ci.monterey.ca.us or
Dennis Copeland, Library Archivist
copeland@ci.monterey.ca.us
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