| Volunteer Opportunity |
Worksite: National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC). NHOTIC is located 5
miles east of Baker City, Oregon, on Highway 86. NHOTIC is administered through the
Bureau of Land Management, Vale District Office.
Purpose: To oversee care of period costumes used for interpretation at the National Historic
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
Timeframe: Schedule to be established with supervisor.
Number of Volunteers Needed: No Limit
Specific Duties: Maintain inventory of period costumes. Check items out. Inspect returned
items. Arrange for cleaning and needed repairs. Keep theater dressing room in order.
Qualifications/Skills: Ability to care for and track fragile garments. Knowledge of period
clothing helpful, but not required. Sewing experience helpful, but not required. Volunteer
may coordinate repairs by qualified seamstress.
Training: NHOTIC will provide Center orientation; Volunteer Conduct, Rights and
Responsibilities; and Volunteer Safety. Interpretive specialists will be available to provide
guidance/assistance as needed.
Equipment: Sewing equipment is available at NHOTIC or may be provided by the Volunteer.
miles east of Baker City, Oregon, on Highway 86. NHOTIC is administered through the
Bureau of Land Management, Vale District Office.
Purpose: To oversee care of period costumes used for interpretation at the National Historic
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
Timeframe: Schedule to be established with supervisor.
Number of Volunteers Needed: No Limit
Specific Duties: Maintain inventory of period costumes. Check items out. Inspect returned
items. Arrange for cleaning and needed repairs. Keep theater dressing room in order.
Qualifications/Skills: Ability to care for and track fragile garments. Knowledge of period
clothing helpful, but not required. Sewing experience helpful, but not required. Volunteer
may coordinate repairs by qualified seamstress.
Training: NHOTIC will provide Center orientation; Volunteer Conduct, Rights and
Responsibilities; and Volunteer Safety. Interpretive specialists will be available to provide
guidance/assistance as needed.
Equipment: Sewing equipment is available at NHOTIC or may be provided by the Volunteer.
| Volunteer Job Description - Wardrobe Assistant |
