Volunteer at the Historic Capitol

Volunteer at the Historic Capitol

Posted by Florida Historic Capitol Museum

Posted: Mar, 04, 2016

Internship Opportunity - Volunteer Opportunity

Website: http://www.flhistoriccapitol.gov/volunteer.cfm

 Tallahassee, FL, Unknown

Historic Capitol Volunteers greet visitors and provide information about the Historic Capitol, its history, our programs, and general visitor information about Tallahassee and Florida. Hours are flexible. Parking and training are provided.

Anyone can be a volunteer. We are currently looking for:

High School students

College students

Working adults

Retired adults

 

Benefits of volunteering include:

Make new friends

Learn new skills

Serve the community

Gain valuable experience

Fulfill Florida Bright Futures and International Baccalaureate Program Service Requirements

Supplement your academic curriculum

Participate in the excitement of Florida's Legislative Session

 

Volunteer positions include:

Greeter – be the first contact for our visitors

Docent – provide guided tours of the Historic Capitol

Researcher – dig deeper into a topic in Florida’s political history

Educational Program Specialist – help teach Florida's children about this important site

Office Assistant – assist with record keeping and data entry

Public Relations Assistant – do graphic design work, draft copy for newsletters, etc.

Collections Assistant – organize archival, photographic, and artifact collections

 

Submit an online volunteer application

 

Need to fulfill an internship requirement?

Work with us to design an individualized project that meets your educational goals and assists the Florida Historic Capitol Museum. This internship is open to undergraduates and graduate students. Please submit a completed volunteer application, a resume, a brief statement of purpose describing your interest in interning with the Florida Historic Capitol Museum (1 page or less), 3 references (at least one professional) and a writing sample. Please note that this is an unpaid internship.

Contact Carol Wynn at info@flhistoriccapitol.gov or (850) 487-1902