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Date: | Tue, 25 Aug 1998 11:57:38 -0400 |
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Thanks to all who responded to my message about trying to volunteer
in my local history museum.
Several people expressed concern over the fact that I worked full
time and would not be available weekdays or have much time to commit
to volunteering at the museum. I want to clarify that I specifically
modified my regular work schedule to work flex time so that I would
have alternate Fridays off. I clearly stated in my cover letter to
the museum that I would be able to work alternate Fridays and
Saturdays for about 15 - 20 hour per month. The museum staff works
on a Tuesday - Saturday schedule, so I know that professional staff
would be around at all times.
A couple of you advised that I contact the collections
manager/registrar directly. I think this is great advice and I plan
to do so. I will also express my specific interests in the volunteer
application form just to reiterate the type of work I'm interested in
doing.
I know that there are certainly other places I can go to volunteer,
but I have reasons for wanting to volunteer at this specific museum.
First, it is close to my home and I'm tired of the hour plus commute
to Washington DC I have to do every day already for my regular job.
Second, compared to other local museums in the area, they
occasionally have job openings that pay a very decent wage. I hope
to use volunteering as a way to get my foot in the door.
Thanks again.
Laura McMann Mahoney
National Park Service
Archeology & Ethnography Program
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