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Volunteer at the Legacy Center Volunteers make the programs at ONLC and the successes we all enjoy. You can bring your passion and personal experiences to our programs and activities. In turn, you'll learn about local Japanese American history, meet new people with fascinating stories, and learn new skills. If you are interested in volunteering at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, please call 503-224-1458.
Docents - Greet visitors or be a guide through the ONLC exhibits. No prior experience or knowledge necessary! Saturday and Sunday year-round. Office - Research files, scan historic photographs and documents, digital image management and/or photography, database work, cataloging, etc. Archive Volunteers - Sort, identify, and catalogue photographs, documents, and artifacts. Archive committee usually meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Call ahead if you would like to participate. Exhibit & Event Volunteers - Help install or take down temporary exhibits; set up for exhibit openings, book signings and other events in our community room; or help with slide show presentations, book sales, clean-up, etc. Off-site Events - Staff the ONLC information booth at public
events and fairs. Suggestions on how to update our portable display
board with new pictures and captions are welcome. Interns are welcome in the Collections and Exhibits department of the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center. Scope of work may encompass a broad range of duties, including collections, research, education, or visitor relations. Interns with a specific project in mind are welcome to discuss opportunities. The intern will gain experience in a small, community based nonprofit museum, and will receive hands on training. Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center maintains historical collections, a library, and research files that as a whole comprise the collections resources for the Center. Materials in the collections document the Japanese American and Issei experience in Oregon and the surrounding region, with an emphasis on events leading up to and during World War II. Skills and Experience desired: Undergraduate or graduate student enrollment in history, museum studies, Japanese American studies, or related fields. Thorough attention to detail, computer skills including typing, familiarity with database concepts, and basic knowledge of digital scanning, and keeping detailed information records is helpful. Phone: 503-224-1458
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