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Old Sturbridge Village Volunteer Docent

Department	Museum Program
Resposibilities	The O.S.V. volunteer docent will be trained for a household, craft space, or exhibit.  They will be mentored and work with a staff person.  Depending on the exhibit space they may be costumed.  They will interpret to the public and demonstrate skills used in their space.
Requirements	Must be able to volunteer one or more days a week.  Must be available for historical as well as exhibit and skill training.  Must be able to take direction from staff.  Must have good customer service skills.  Will be asked to do 50 hours of general volunteering before specialized training starts.
Hours	9:30 to 2:30 one or more days a week.

If you are interested in volunteering for this postion, please submit the form below or call 508-347-0302.

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Other current volunteer opportunities:

• Herb Garden Volunteer
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• Old Sturbridge Village Singers
  

  The Old Sturbridge Village Singers sing one Saturday a month from May through October and also at OSV's Christmas program in December.

  The OSV Singers portray a 'singing school' from the town of Sturbridge.  The purpose of the singing school was to improve the singing in the churches.

  All of the music performed is authentic for the period.  The repertoire consists of shape-note hymns, anthems, secular choruses, folk and patriotic songs as well as rounds and catches.

   

• Visitor Center Greeter
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• Volunteer to Package Seeds
  Seed packagers meet during the winter to package seeds from our Heirloom plants for sale in the O.S.V. Gift Shops.  Volunteers measure seeds, fill envelopes and seal them.