Nonprofit
Published 15 days ago
Library/Collections Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Carrollton, GA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
2-3 hour commitment available Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Education
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Description
We are looking for volunteers to help us manage historic quilts, organize documents, and catalog book donations as well as answer and research visitors’ questions. Training provided.
Core Responsibilities
- research incoming quilts and quilt donations
- assist in photographing quilts
- folding and packing quilts
- sewing labels and hanging sleeves for museum exhibits
- quilt stabilization
- Track the use of books
- Sort book donations
- Answer visitors’ questions
- Add books to catalog
- Maintain library inventory
- Research answers to visitor’s questions
- Maintain files and organize museum history
- Use the square for purchases
- General knowledge on quilting and its history preferred but not required
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to lift 10 pounds
- Ability to raise arms above shoulders to stock shelves
- Strong interpersonal skills
- some sewing skills/knowledge
Compensation
- Unpaid volunteer position
Location
On-site
Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum
306 Bradley St, Carrollton, GA 30117, USA
Please fill out this form
Instructions:
Visit our official page and fill out the volunteer application.
