Hundreds of volunteers provide their time, skills and expertise each year to assist in many areas of work within the Office of Historic Alexandria and its museums and historic sites. If you are interested in volunteering, first go to the Volunteer pages for a description of each museum’s volunteer program and requirements before filling out this form.

WHERE...

Where would you like to work?

I am willing to work at any museum. I would like to work only at the museums selected:     Alexandria Archaeology Museum     Alexandria Archives and Records Center     Alexandria Black History Museum     Friendship Firehouse     Fort Ward Museum     Gadsby’s Tavern Museum     The Lyceum     Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum     Office of Historic Alexandria, Administrative Offices

ACTIVITIES...

What would you like to do?

I am willing to work in any capacity. I would like to work only in the areas selected:     Docent/tour guide     Educational programs and special events     Research     Oral History     Archives/library     Publications editing/preparation/marketing     Museum cataloguing     Archaeological excavation     Archaeological artifact processing     Administrative work, including typing and/or computer     Clerical work, including bulk mailing, photocopying

PREFERENCES...

What is your first choice (museum and/or activity)?

Tell us why you want to volunteer for the above position(s):

CONTACT...

How can we contact you? Name Address City State Zip Code Home Phone Work Phone E-Mail   Age 16-17 18 and older

AVAILABILITY...

Which days and times are you available? (Select one or more) Please note that most positions are not available evenings.

Sunday Morning Afternoon Evening Monday Morning Afternoon Evening Tuesday Morning Afternoon Evening Wednesday Morning Afternoon Evening Thursday Morning Afternoon Evening Friday Morning Afternoon Evening Saturday Morning Afternoon Evening

How much time would you like to donate each month?

less than one full day eight to 20 hours 20 to 40 hours more than 40 hours

SPECIAL SKILLS...

Do you have special skills which you would like to share with us? (check all that apply):

Teaching Tour guide Camp counselor Photography (35 mm) Video production and editing Technical drawing Graphic design         (brochures and flyers) Art Music Acting Preparation of archival materials Oral History interviewing Newsletter editing/production Editing Grant writing Historic re-enactor Archaeological         excavation experience Archaeological         laboratory experience Sewing Exhibit installation, exhibit         mount making, silkscreening,         etc. Exhibit design Map making Creating archival finding aids Bulk mail Writing Fund raising/         Public relations/         Marketing

Archival research        Deed searches        Library of Congress or National Archives research

Would you like to tell us more about your special skills?

COMPUTER SKILLS...

InDesign Access Word Excel Power Point PhotoShop HTML Data entry or typing Computer graphics No Computer Skills

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE...

Education (indicate highest level)

middle school junior high high school some college Major college degree Major Master’s Degree Subject Ph.D. Subject

Courses and training relevant to requested volunteer position:

Profession:

Work experience relevant to requested volunteer position:

Previous Volunteer Experience:

References: (Required by some museums)

Name:

Phone Number:

Your teacher Your employer

Your supervisor at a volunteer position Other

Name:

Phone Number:

Your teacher Your employer

Your supervisor at a volunteer position Other

Would you like to tell us more about your background to help us place you in one of our museums?

Office of Historic Alexandria
J. Lance Mallamo, Director
405 Cameron Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
tel: 703-838-4554
fax: 703-838-6451
J. Lance Mallamo