Current Volunteer Opportunities
WWI Summer 2018 Programming Assistants
1-2 volunteers are needed for this summer programming series, which will include an exhibit, genealogy workshop, lecture, and summer programs for pre-teens & teens.
Volunteers will help plan activities for the youth programs, design ads and write short press releases about the programming, and attend and assist with the various events.
Expected time commitment is flexible, but one busier week is expected in July during the teen programs. All activities will take place at the Carnegie Library Museum in Perry, IA.
Ideal volunteers have a love of history, interest in WWI, willingness to meet with and talk to new people, interest in education and working with children, are capable of working independently, and have basic computer skills.
Interested? Great! Please contact Alissa at info@fcctrust.org or 515-465-7713 for more information, or fill out the volunteer application below.
1-2 volunteers are needed for this summer programming series, which will include an exhibit, genealogy workshop, lecture, and summer programs for pre-teens & teens.
Volunteers will help plan activities for the youth programs, design ads and write short press releases about the programming, and attend and assist with the various events.
Expected time commitment is flexible, but one busier week is expected in July during the teen programs. All activities will take place at the Carnegie Library Museum in Perry, IA.
Ideal volunteers have a love of history, interest in WWI, willingness to meet with and talk to new people, interest in education and working with children, are capable of working independently, and have basic computer skills.
Interested? Great! Please contact Alissa at info@fcctrust.org or 515-465-7713 for more information, or fill out the volunteer application below.
Becoming American Fall 2018 Programming Assistants
2 volunteers are needed for this fall programming series with events in Des Moines and Perry, including 2 exhibits and 7 film screenings and discussions.
Volunteers will help research and create the exhibits at the Carnegie and State Historical Museum, design ads and write short press releases about the programming, design handouts, and attend and assist with the events.
Time commitment is flexible, and assistance is needed from June through November, though volunteers are welcome for any portion of these dates.
Ideal volunteers have a love of history, interest in immigration issues, willingness to meet and talk with new people, are capable of working independently, and have basic computer skills.
Interested individuals should contact Alissa at info@fcctrust.org or 515-465-7713 for more information, or fill out the volunteer application below.
2 volunteers are needed for this fall programming series with events in Des Moines and Perry, including 2 exhibits and 7 film screenings and discussions.
Volunteers will help research and create the exhibits at the Carnegie and State Historical Museum, design ads and write short press releases about the programming, design handouts, and attend and assist with the events.
Time commitment is flexible, and assistance is needed from June through November, though volunteers are welcome for any portion of these dates.
Ideal volunteers have a love of history, interest in immigration issues, willingness to meet and talk with new people, are capable of working independently, and have basic computer skills.
Interested individuals should contact Alissa at info@fcctrust.org or 515-465-7713 for more information, or fill out the volunteer application below.
Weekend Carnegie Museum Monitors
We have several openings for weekend monitors for the Carnegie Library Museum.
Volunteers operate the museum for 2 hours on a weekend day once a month, opening and closing the building, and giving tours. Tasks include greeting visitors, familiarizing oneself with the museum's collections, exhibits, and Perry history, helping patrons with research on Ancestry.com and the newspaper databases, and being a good ambassador for the Carnegie during and outside of shifts.
Ideal volunteers are interested in history, willing to meet and talk with people, capable of working independently, and are responsible and reliable.
If this sounds like you, please contact Alissa at info@fcctrust.org or 515-465-7713 for more information, or fill out the volunteer application below.
We have several openings for weekend monitors for the Carnegie Library Museum.
Volunteers operate the museum for 2 hours on a weekend day once a month, opening and closing the building, and giving tours. Tasks include greeting visitors, familiarizing oneself with the museum's collections, exhibits, and Perry history, helping patrons with research on Ancestry.com and the newspaper databases, and being a good ambassador for the Carnegie during and outside of shifts.
Ideal volunteers are interested in history, willing to meet and talk with people, capable of working independently, and are responsible and reliable.
If this sounds like you, please contact Alissa at info@fcctrust.org or 515-465-7713 for more information, or fill out the volunteer application below.
The spirit of volunteerism in Perry is as strong as ever. FCCT volunteers learn about our town's history and serve as ambassadors for the museum and our organization. Volunteers are an essential part of making the visitor experiences meaningful and memorable for its visitors. You can help with activities as diverse as:
How to become a volunteer: Complete and return the application to the right, or contact Alissa at 515-465-7713 or info@fcctrust.org for more information. Benefits:
Requirements: Complete Training |
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