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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Disclaimer: This volunteer position requires an application that will be provided by the Dallas Jewish Historical Society once we receive notification of your interest in volunteering. Please read the full description carefully Description: This position will report to the DJHS Archivist, but will occasionally also assist the Executive Director and Administrative Assistant with various clerical tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Dallas Jewish community while earning experience in a nonprofit setting! Oral History Interviewers play an integral role within the organization - to continue collecting the oral histories, and thus the collective memory, of Jewish Dallas. We are consistently contacted by individuals interested in donating their oral history, so there are always interviews to schedule and conduct. This is a virtual position that requires a strong internet connection, a web camera/audio, and access to Zoom Video Conferencing. Training will be provided for all tasks and assignments, so no previous experience is required. However, we do recommend the following: strong organizational skills strong attention to detail, and active listening ability to speak clearly and concisely willingness to learn new procedures an interest in history, historical preservation, and meeting new people Duties will include: contacting prospective oral history donors via phone and/or email scheduling interviews based on your and donors’ schedules timely communication with the archivist upon scheduling an interview familiarization with basic interview questions, and actively listening to ask personalized follow-up questions, as applicable. joining DJHS-hosted Zoom meetings in a timely manner from a quiet, well-lit location with a strong internet connection completion of necessary paperwork (deed of gift) Requirements: We require a commitment for a minimum 3 months, while striving to complete 2 interviews a week, which includes contacting and actively engaging with potential donors to secure interviews. Oral History interviews can be conducted outside of business hours following training and with approval from the Historical Society. Please contact our Volunteer Director and Archivist, Jessica Schneider, to find out more about the application and opportunity. Background of the organization: The Dallas Jewish Historical Society works to collect and preserve the papers, photographs, and artifacts that illustrate the history of the Jewish community in Dallas. We strive to keep the past alive through innovative programming, community outreach, and by making our collections accessible to our patrons and researchers. Our archive includes textual documents, maps, photographs, slides, artwork, objects, textiles, and an extensive oral history collection in various formats from vinyl to digital. Programs include the Lecture Series, the Oral History Program, Historic Bus Tours, and Photo Socials. Our community engagement efforts and daily tasks result in a surplus of projects that include everything from filing to data entry, to research, to occasional editing and revision of outgoing communications.
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Dallas, TX 75230
Disclaimer: This volunteer position requires an application that will be provided by the Dallas Jewish Historical Society once we receive notification of your interest in volunteering. Please read the full description carefully Description: This position will report to the DJHS Archivist, but will occasionally also assist the Executive Director and Administrative Assistant with various clerical tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Dallas Jewish community, while earning experience in a nonprofit setting! Oral History Interviewers will play an integral role within the organization - to continue collecting the oral histories, and thus the collective memory, of Jewish Dallas. We are consistently contacted by individuals interested in donating their oral history, so there are always interviews to schedule and conduct. This is a hands-on position that will require a combination of sitting and standing, as well as set up and breakdown of user friendly lighting and recording equipment. Training will be provided for all tasks and assignments, so no previous experience is required. However, we do recommend the following: strong organizational skills strong attention to detail, and active listening ability to speak clearly and concisely willingness to learn new procedures an interest in history, historical preservation, and meeting new people Duties will include: contacting prospective oral history donors via phone and/or email scheduling interviews based on your and donors’ schedules timely communication with the archivist upon scheduling an interview to check out equipment or request a room reservation familiarization with basic interview questions, and being prepared to ask thoughtful follow-up questions as needed. setting up and breaking down equipment such as a camera, tripod, and lighting tents completion of necessary paperwork (deed of gift) returning equipment to the historical society Requirements: We require a commitment for a minimum 3 months, with no less than 4 hours per week. Volunteer hours must be served in increments of no less than 2 hours. Each volunteer opportunity is unique and specific projects will be based on the experience, education, and interests of each applicant. Oral History interviews can be conducted outside of business hours following training, and with approval from the Historical Society. Please contact our Volunteer Director and Archivist, Jessica Schneider, to find out more about the application, interview and scheduling process. Background of the organization: The Dallas Jewish Historical Society works to collect and preserve the papers, photographs, and artifacts that illustrate the history of the Jewish community in Dallas. We strive to keep the past alive through innovative programming, community outreach, and by making our collections accessible to our patrons and researchers. Our archive includes textual documents, maps, photographs, slides, artwork, objects, textiles, and an extensive oral history collection in various formats from vinyl to digital. Programs include the Lecture Series, the Oral History Program, Historic Bus Tours, and Photo Socials. Our community engagement efforts and daily tasks result in a surplus of projects that include everything from filing to data entry, to research, to occasional editing and revision of outgoing communications.
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Dallas, TX 75231
The DJHS Archive is bursting with documents and cultural artifacts that illustrate the rich history of the Dallas Jewish Community. Come help us research and describe these cultural treasures as we work toward building a digital repository! The Dallas Jewish Historical Society works to collect and preserve the papers, photographs, and artifacts that illustrate the history of the Jewish community in Dallas. We strive to keep the past alive through innovative programming, community outreach, and by making our collections accessible to our patrons and researchers. Our archive includes textual documents, maps, photographs, slides, artwork, objects, textiles, and an extensive oral history collection in various formats from vinyl to digital. Programs include the Andres Family Lecture Series, the Oral History Program, Historic Bus Tours, and Photo Socials. You can help us build our digital repository in a number of ways. We are looking for volunteers with a love of history and an interest in archival and preservation work. We have multiple positions based on your experience and we need your help to achieve our goals! Contact us to learn more about the opportunities available. Applications are required for all volunteers, and resumes are required for internship applicants. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity, and we require a commitment of 4 hours a week. See the list below for more information: General DJHS Volunteer: (Qualifications: 2+ years of high school) Archives Volunteer: (Qualifications: 2+ years of college; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.) Archives Intern: (Qualifications: 2+ years of college and/or graduate level education: Library Science, Archival Studies, Museum Studies, Jewish Studies, and/or History preferred; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.)
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Dallas, TX 75230
Disclaimer: This volunteer position requires an application that will be provided by the Dallas Jewish Historical Society once we receive notification of your interest in volunteering. Please read the full description carefully. What is a comprehensive inventory? It is a process, and ultimately a document, used in museums and archives to verify the locations of boxes/collections/objects that make up a collection. Each box, and every item within each box, is cross-referenced against existing records. This allows us to verify that everything is where it says it is, improve our internal records, and update/create records as needed. The word "comprehensive" may sound daunting, but the great thing is-the inventory process can easily be broken down into manageable chunks. Description: This position will report to the DJHS Archivist, but will occasionally also assist the Executive Director and Administrative Assistant with various clerical tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Dallas Jewish community, while earning experience in a nonprofit setting! Comprehensive Inventory volunteers will play an integral role within the organization - to assist in the continued organization and accessibility of our extensive and diverse collection. This is a hands-on position that will require a combination of sitting and standing, as well as some lifting and moving of boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Training will be provided for all tasks and assignments, so no previous archives experience is required. However, we do recommend the following: strong organizational skills strong attention to detail proficiency with Microsoft Office an interest in history, historical preservation and/or collections management Duties will include: Verifying storage locations of boxes and objects by cross-referencing existing records/inventories Taking detailed notes when there are discrepancies Creating accession and item numbers, as needed, in collaboration with the archivist Creating or updating box labels Updating storage locations in a digital database Photographing or scanning of objects and documents, as needed Requirements: We require a commitment for a minimum 3 months, with no less than 4 hours per week. Volunteer hours must be served in increments of no less than 2 hours. Each volunteer opportunity is unique and specific projects will be based on the experience, education, and interests of each applicant . Please contact our Volunteer Director and Archivist, Jessica Schneider, to find out more about the application, interview and scheduling process. Background of the organization: The Dallas Jewish Historical Society works to collect and preserve the papers, photographs, and artifacts that illustrate the history of the Jewish community in Dallas. We strive to keep the past alive through innovative programming, community outreach, and by making our collections accessible to our patrons and researchers. Our archive includes textual documents, maps, photographs, slides, artwork, objects, textiles, and an extensive oral history collection in various formats from vinyl to digital. Programs include the Lecture Series, the Oral History Program, Historic Bus Tours, and Photo Socials. Our community engagement efforts and daily tasks result in a surplus of projects that include everything from filing to data entry, to research, to occasional editing and revision of outgoing communications.
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Dallas, TX 75230
Disclaimer: This volunteer position requires an application that will be provided by the Dallas Jewish Historical Society once we receive notification (by voly.org) of your interest in volunteering. Please read the full description carefully Description: This position will report to the DJHS Archivist, but will occasionally also assist the Executive Director and Administrative Assistant with various clerical tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Dallas Jewish community, while earning experience in a nonprofit setting! Object Photography volunteers will play an integral role within the organization - to assist in the continued organization and accessibility of our extensive and diverse collection by helping us to include digital images of collections items on our website and in our database. This is a hands-on position that will require a combination of sitting and standing, as well as some lifting and moving of boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Training will be provided for all tasks and assignments, so no previous experience is required. However, we do recommend the following: strong organizational skills strong attention to detail willingness to learn new procedures an interest in history, historical preservation, and photography Duties will include: Verifying item numbers and shelf locations Cross-referencing donor files to ensure accuracy of records Proper handling and care when moving objects to the photography booth Setup and breakdown of equipment such a camera, tripod, lighting tents, and photo backdrops Taking clear images that allow for easy identification of objects Saving photographs to the appropriate location in a variety of formats, such .jpeg, .tiff, and .png Creating item numbers, as needed, in collaboration with the archivist Updating spreadsheets and database records, as needed Requirements: We require a commitment for a minimum 3 months, with no less than 4 hours per week. Volunteer hours must be served in increments of no less than 2 hours. Each volunteer opportunity is unique and specific projects will be based on the experience, education, and interests of each applicant.Please contact our Volunteer Director and Archivist, Jessica Schneider, to find out more about the application, interview and scheduling process. Background of the organization: The Dallas Jewish Historical Society works to collect and preserve the papers, photographs, and artifacts that illustrate the history of the Jewish community in Dallas. We strive to keep the past alive through innovative programming, community outreach, and by making our collections accessible to our patrons and researchers. Our archive includes textual documents, maps, photographs, slides, artwork, objects, textiles, and an extensive oral history collection in various formats from vinyl to digital. Programs include the Lecture Series, the Oral History Program, Historic Bus Tours, and Photo Socials. Our community engagement efforts and daily tasks result in a surplus of projects that include everything from filing to data entry, to research, to occasional editing and revision of outgoing communications.
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
