Costumed Junior Interpreter

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist staff, volunteers and the visiting public with daily activities and chores from 1812 or 1850’s depending on the programming.
• Provide positive customer service to the visiting public at all times.
• Carry out activities in a responsible, cooperative and respectful manner.
• Dress in historic costume and use appropriate language from 1812 or the 1850’s.
• Review information packages and practice daily activities before assisting staff and volunteers.
• Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers to set up, demonstrate and clean up the activities.
• Work on an assigned individual project during quiet periods.
• Attend orientation and training sessions.
• Notify the designated staff member about any schedule changes.

Position Boundaries:

• Volunteers must accept and follow the direction of the Cultural Manager, staff, and volunteer they are assigned to work with.
• Direct visitor questions to a staff member when unsure of the response.

Qualifications:

• Youth volunteers must be 12 years of age before starting the program.
• Youth must be responsible, cooperative, demonstrate initiative, have a positive attitude and commit to providing excellent customer service to our visitors.
• Must be able to follow directions and guidelines.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with staff, volunteers and the visiting public.
• Available to attend all orientation and training sessions.
• Youth must personally request an application package.

Training & Supervision:

• Mandatory orientation and training session with parents in attendance.
• Monitoring of volunteer activities on a daily basis by staff and/or assigned volunteer.

Benefits:

• Meet new friends and learn great customer service skills.
• Earn Community Involvement hours for high school.
• Reference and scholarship letters.
• Invitations to volunteer appreciation events.