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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The National D-Day Museum.
Volunteers are an essential part of our Museum.
They represent the Museum to our visitors and keep things running smoothly.
Volunteering at our Museum gives you the opportunity
to learn more about WWII and D-Day history, to meet and befriend people with similar
interests, and to serve this city's newest educational institution.
Enclosed is a list of Volunteer opportunities.
If you are interested, please fill out the enclosed application form and return it to me at the
Museum. I will contact you to set up an interview.
Thanks!
Barry Statia
Volunteer Coordinator
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
527-6012 x 234
THE NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS*
GALLERY ATTENDANTS*:
-staff the information/membership desk
-staff the galleries; answer questions and direct visitors
-shifts are in the A.M. or P.M., depending on the Museum's opening hours
-once a week
MUSEUM SHOP VOLUNTEERS*:
-assist visitors in finding shop items
-assist with inventory and stocking the shelves
DOCENTS:
-Docents are Volunteers trained to give guided tours through the Museum to visiting school
groups and occasional adult groups.
-an 8-12 hours of training, provided over several weeks, plus continuing education sessions
is required
SPEAKERS BUREAU:
-these Volunteers are trained to give presentations about the Museum and about D-Day to
schools, social and civic organizations, etc.
-may also include outreach programs involving object-based presentations
-training session
COLLECTIONS VOLUNTEERS:
-assists with inventory of artifact and archival collections
-answers and returns phone calls; schedules donor appointments.
-assists with filing and maintenance of collections records, including computerized database*.
-conducts oral history interviews with veterans.
*Student applicants must be 16 years of age, and/or currently enrolled in 10th grade, due to the large
number of applicants requesting the opportunity to fulfill community service hour requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
MEMBERSHIP: All Volunteers are asked to become Museum members at a special Volunteer
discount rate ($20/year).
PARKING: We are unable to provide parking at this time. Public transportation and carpooling are
highly recommended.
DRESS: All Volunteers are required to wear a D-Day Museum Volunteer name tag. The first shall be
provided free, however, replacements will cost $5.00. Although there is no Museum uniform,
Docents and other Volunteers interacting with the public should dress appropriately. *Please,
no face jewelry, bare midriffs, revealing skirts, jeans or excessively tight pants. Blouses with
sleeves, shirts with collars are required in all areas of the Museum where you will come in
contact with the public.
BENEFITS
Volunteers will be recognized based on their number of Volunteer hours. Special badges and gift
certificates to the Museum shop are awarded for continued service. The Museum sponsors Volunteer
appreciation parties and events, WWII documentary and feature film showings, and continuing
education sessions. As members of the Museum, you are entitled to free entry to the Museum for one
year as well as a discount in the Museum shop.
If you would like to be a D-Day Museum
Volunteer, please fill out an application and
return it to:
Barry Statia
The National D-Day Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel.: 504/527-6012 x 234
The National D-Day
Museum
Volunteer Application
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
E-mail
Occupation
Emergency Contact
Date of Birth
Relationship
Phone Number
Please list any previous work
experience:
Describe any previous or current Volunteer experience:
Describe any connection to WWII (i.e. Are you a WWII veteran? Do you have relatives who were veterans? Home
Front Worker? Grew up during WWII??)
How did you learn about Volunteer opportunities at The National D-Day Museum?
Why do you want to volunteer at this
museum?
Please see other side
Please check off any skills, hobbies, interests, or special training you may have:
Foreign language ___________________________
Calligraphy
Drawing
Sewing
WWII history
Teaching (which age group?____________________)
Tour Guide _______________________________
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Photography
Typing
Public speaking
Computer skills _____________________________
Military history
Research _________________________________
Other ___________________________________
Please check the Volunteer positions that most interest you:
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Gallery Attendant*
Museum Shop Volunteers*
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Collections*
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Please indicate shifts for which you are available:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
AM (9-1)
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PM (1-5)
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Speakers Bureau
Docent
Research
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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I understand that as a Volunteer, I will not receive any remuneration for my services.
Applicant's signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________
*Student applicants must be 16 years of age and/or currently enrolled in 10th grade, due to the large number of
applicants requesting the opportunity to fulfill community service hour requirements.
(For office use only)
Comments:
Interview:
Orientation:
Sunday
Placement: