Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Park photographic materials collection will be identified, sorted and prepared for cold storage. Volunteer will get experience preserving a valuable part of the history of Herbert Hoover NHS. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses may be available. Active volunteers are invited to the annual Volunteer Appreciation picnic. Additional awards may be given based on the number of hours donated.

Minimum age: 18

Time commitment: 2 to 5 hours per week, weekdays, through the end of 2009

Qualifications: The volunteer should have a strong interest in history and good organizational skills.

Training: The supervisor will provide an orientation to the National Historic Site, its mission, and its staff. The volunteer will get on-the-job training to complete the project.

Equipment and supplies: The supervisor will provide all necessary equipment and supplies

Uniform or dress: The volunteer should wear comfortable and appropriate clothes for an office setting.

Other comments: This job may require some modest physical exertion and lifting.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Adam Prato, Park Ranger, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

110 Parkside Drive, PO Box 607 West Branch, IA 52358 (See a map)

Directions:

From I-80, take exit 254 to West Branch. The site is one half-mile north of the interstate.

Web Site: http://www.nps.gov/heho/

Last updated on October 22, 2009