About Grand Village of the Natchez Indians - Volunteer Docent

This volunteer will provide visitors from other cultures with information that will enrich their visit to Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. This information shall educate the public about the history, people, and culture of the Natchez.

Responsibilities:
Assist the Guide or Host/Hostess by serving as an interpreter
Assist the Guide or Host/Hostess by:
• greeting and signing in the group
• escorting the group to the area where the tour will begin
• conducting a very brief overview of the site
• explaining the GV guidelines to the group
• being available for questions until visitors leave

Qualifications:
Ability to interpret from English into foreign language requested
Ability to convey information in an interesting manner
Agreeable personality
Ability to relate well to people of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels

Requirements:
Successfully complete training
Dependability

Time Commitment:
Twenty (20) hours of volunteer service per year at GV are required to remain on the active volunteer list

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

Application Process

To access the volunteer application, please follow the link below:
http://mdah.state.ms.us/new/interact/get-involved/volunteer-at-mdah/