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Volunteer Opportunities for 2011 AT Museum Season
Volunteer Opportunities for 2011 AT Museum Season
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Thu Feb 03, 2011 @ 03:43AM
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The
Appalachian Trail Museum will open for its second season on April 2nd,
2011, operating on weekends only through Memorial Day. We
will then be open DAILY between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and in the
fall, again weekends only until late October or early November. Hours
of operation are noon to 4 p.m., with extended hours during special
events at the park. Special museum events and programs will be offered
throughout the season.
The
museum opened in June 2010 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, in
Gardners, Pennsylvania, near the mid-point of the Appalachian Trail. In
its first season, the museum received nationwide publicity for its
grand opening, attracted more than 8000 visitors from 48 states and 13
countries, and hosted several special programs. None of this would have
been possible without the efforts of the dedicated individuals who
spent uncounted hours renovating the historic mill building that houses
the museum, and the equally dedicated group who spent more than 1000
hours staffing it during operating hours.
Just
as the Appalachian Trail depends upon the efforts of its many and
varied volunteers for continued maintenance and protection, the AT
Museum needs a growing core of dedicated volunteers to build upon its
initial success to expand exhibits and programming. I have included
below a list of volunteer opportunities, including docents to staff the
museum, programs committee, building and grounds maintenance,
collections cataloging, and fundraising. I have also attached a letter
from Gwen Loose, our programs committee chair, explaining in more
detail our plans for programs at the museum.
Volunteering
at the museum is a lot of fun, and a great way to make new friends,
give something back to the community, learn more about the things that
interest you, and share stories and experiences with others. I hope you
will consider helping in one of the capacities listed here, and that
you will also share the list with your spouses, relations, and friends.
We look forward to seeing you at the museum this season.
Sincerely,
GREETERS
A substantial number of greeters (also known as docents) is needed to staff the museum during hours of operation. Greeters
welcome guests to the museum and provide basic information in response
to visitor questions. They provide a friendly presence; they are people
who enjoy meeting other people interested in hiking, the outdoors,
fitness, conservation and the Appalachian Trail. Love of the outdoors
is helpful, but you do not need to be an expert—no special knowledge is
required.
Everyone
is welcome: outdoor lovers, hikers, educators, history buffs, students.
Volunteers under 18 years of age need to be accompanied and supervised
by an adult.
You
may volunteer to serve shifts weekly, bi-monthly, once a month, or even
for a block of several days in a row, if you are planning an extended
visit to Pine Grove Furnace. Orientation for new and returning greeters
will be scheduled for late March and early April, and as needed when
new volunteers sign on.
For more information and to volunteer, contact Margy Schmidt at atmuseumgreeters@gmail.com, or by phone at 717-486-4083.
PROGRAMS
The Museum will offer weekly programs, generally Sundays at 1 pm, from
May through September, with the goals of educating the public,
inspiring young people, entertaining children, preserving the Trail’s
natural environment, spotlighting our rich history, acknowledging our
pioneer hikers, and in general celebrating all those who contribute to
the AT community.
Volunteers
are needed for the Programs Committee to help with planning and set-up,
and to serve as hosts/hostesses for the program presenters.
The Programs Committee is also looking for presenters. If you have a talent, skill, story, or passion related to the AT, we would like to hear from you.
To volunteer to serve on the Programs Committee or to present a program, contact Gwen Loose at info@yorkcountytrails.org or by phone at 717-891-9967.
MUSEUM MAINTENANCE
Building Maintenance:
Several individuals skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electric, or with
general handyman experience, are needed to help with routine repairs
and maintenance as need arises.
Cleaning:
While light housekeeping is performed daily by the greeters, one or
more individuals are also needed to take care of more thorough cleaning
on a monthly basis.
Landscaping Maintenance:
In 2010, the state park generously supplied personnel to mow and
control weeds on the museum lot. Beginning Spring 2011, park staff will
no longer be available for lawn maintenance at the museum. One or
several volunteers are needed to handle mowing, weed control, and other
landscape maintenance throughout the museum's season, April through
October.
To volunteer for either interior or exterior maintenance, contact Margy Schmidt at atmuseumgreeters@gmail.com, or by phone at 717-486-4083
COLLECTIONS CATALOGING
Help
is needed to consolidate, organize and catalog the museum's extensive
collection of artifacts, currently in storage in various locations.
If
you'd like to assist with this process, or if you have items that you
wish to donate, please contact our Collections Coordinator, Larry
Knutson, at larry@penntrails.com or by phone at 717-486-4455.
We
also are looking for a suitable place to centralize and store museum
collections that are not on display. This should be a heated and air
conditioned facility.
FUNDRAISING
The
Museum has been offered a $50,000 challenge grant and needs to raise
matching funds to receive the grant. The grant will permit the museum
to renovate the rest of the Old Mill and dramatically expand the
exhibits.
We
are looking for a fundraising chair as well as people to help out with
creative ideas, contacting potential donors or grant writing.
If you are interested in helping in this important effort, please contact Larry Luxenberg at info@atmuseum.org or 845-708-5306.
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