Costumed Volunteer Interpreter – Special Skills

Position Responsibilities:

• Meet with the Cultural Manager to discuss period correct activities.
• Prepare an outline of the period correct activities.
• Identify any necessary materials or supplies if the project will become the property of Tyrconnell Heritage Society.
• Provide a tentative schedule for the activities.
• Lead, demonstrate and interpret the activities.
• Assist with the set up and clean up of the activities.
• Dress in and maintain an historic reproduction costume.
• Work as a team member with staff and volunteers.

Position Boundaries:

• Volunteers must be willing to accept direction from programming staff.
• Interpreting will be limited to the approved activities.
• Volunteers are required to direct visitor’s questions to a staff member when unsure of the correct response.
• Projects and materials supplied by Tyrconnell Heritage Society and Backus-Page House Museum will become the property of the site and must be stored on site.

Qualifications:

• Specialized knowledge of the appropriate activities i.e., music, hand work, sewing, quilting, knitting, historical food preparation, small wood crafts etc.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy working with staff, volunteers and the public.
• Self directed and willing to work with minimum supervision.

Training & Supervision:

• Orientation for volunteers will be held periodically throughout the year.
• Specialized training sessions will be offered.
• Informal feedback on volunteer activities will be provided on a regular basis by staff.
• Formal performance evaluations will be conducted in August upon request.

Benefits:

• Unique opportunity to learn about the region’s history and heritage.
• Free admission to the Backus-Page House Museum.
• Invitations to volunteer appreciation events.
• Use of the museum’s library.