About Grand Village of the Natchez Indians - Special Events Volunteer

This volunteer will assist the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians (GV) staff with events such as Student Days, dedications, announcements, ceremonies, workshops, lectures, seminars, celebrations, festivals, and any other programs sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Responsibilities:
Assist GV staff to prepare for an event by decorating, setting up chairs, and various other tasks
Assist with crowd control, greeting, handing out materials, answering questions, serving refreshments, receptions, staffing booths at events

Qualifications:
Ability to work well with large groups of people of all ages
Pleasant disposition
Good judgment when working with visitors
Ability to perform well under time constraints and physical demands
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Requirements:
Successfully complete training
Knowledge of GV policies and procedures
Dependability

Time Commitment:
Twenty (20) hours of volunteer service per year at GV are required to remain on the active volunteer list
Opportunities for participation in evening and weekend programs

Benefits:
The satisfaction of volunteering for the second-oldest state archives and history department in the United States
Continuing education
Documented volunteer service for work or school credit
A 15% discount at Grand Village and Historic Jefferson College gift shops
All training and training-related materials provided by GV
Volunteer appreciation activities provided by GV and MDAH

Reports to:
Grand Village Historian