Students in grades 9 to 12 spend a school semester on museum records, oral histories, and exhibits at the Ocean County Historical Society.
Can I do this
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Grades 9-12
The source states the age in words, so we show it exactly.
You can come without a guardian
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Guardian waiver
Not stated
No background check needed
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Orientation / Training Required
Not stated
No car needed
Schedule
Seasonal
Format
In person
Service hours are not confirmed
Not stated. Ask them before you start.
About this role
What you would do
Library and museum inventory and record keeping
Oral history interviews and transcripts
Exhibit research and display
Program assistance
Learning preservation techniques for historical materials
Grounds beautification and garden maintenance
The Ocean County Historical Society keeps a museum and a research center on Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Students in this program commit to hours across one school semester. The society looks for students with an interest in history or a related field. Work is spread across the museum, the archives and the grounds.
