Assist customers with their sales; answer phone calls after Office Manager leaves; help with mailings; keep the gift shop/exhibit area tidy and in order. Looking to fill both Weekday Afternoons (12-4PM) and Weekend positions (10AM-4PM). Shifts available – do not need to work the full time. Any time is appreciated!! No experience required. TIME COMMITMENT:…
Assist with daily camp tasks such as preparing materials and cleaning up. Presenters will host activities and programs for different age groups. Activities include camp arts and crafts, knot-tying, orienteering, hands-on animal demonstrations, aquatic studies, and so much more! Summer Camp consists of 9 week-long sessions that are either half-day or full days. Session begins…
Be present in the public by representing Dahlem and its mission. Work to target people unfamiliar with Dahlem and encourage them to get involved (through volunteering, membership, donating, etc.). Recruit members of the community to attend Point of Entry events at Dahlem to gain familiarity with the organization. Maintain relationships by communicating via phone, email,…
Assist with light or heavy trail maintenance/repair. Receive training and hands-on experience in invasive plant removal. Assist with regular grounds and facility maintenance. Provide skilled labor in carpentry, plumbing, etc. if experienced. Cut N’ Dab Group – Meets weekly on Thursday mornings, 9AM. No experience required. TIME COMMITMENT: Weekly to Monthly
Coaches are responsible for helping with all aspects of the team, including: attending pre-season coaches meetings; assisting with recruiting athletes, partners, and additional volunteers; maintaining athlete records and registrations; developing an 8-10 week practice schedule for the season; conducting well organized practices; attending sectional and state-level competitions with your team; and having a working knowledge…
Those interested in sewing to create costumes for interpreters, lecturers and performers.
Those interested in welcoming guest to the Homestead and giving tours through the James House, its orchards and/or its gardens.
Those interested in helping our professional archaeologist with digs and those interested in helping maintain the James House artifact catalog.
Those interested in re-enacting events which occurred during the James House history. Re-enactors have the opportunity to write their own script or join in the presentation of scripts prepared by others. All scripts must be approved by the James House Board of Directors.
Those interested in helping run our programs and those interested in helping with the operation of the James House: directors, grant writers, planners, supervisors, fundraisers, program facilitators, clerical help, and program assistants. This is a wide group of activities ranging from financial advice to working with children by helping run period children games and training…