Volunteer Opportunity Details:

As an Education Assistant you will be involved in the development of educational tools based on primary sources in the holdings of the National Archives.

Responsibilities will include identifying materials from the holdings, developing learning activities, matching state and national curriculum standards to National Archives' documents; developing workshops and programs for teachers and/or students; and carrying out related outreach activities.

This position requires attention to detail along with a good working knowledge of various Microsoft Office computer software applications.
Volunteer applications may be submitted at any time. When an application is received it will be reviewed and all qualified candidates will be called to arrange for an interview.
The National Archives is responsible for the safe keeping of our nation's historical documents. Strict security guidelines are followed and all volunteers must agree to a background check.

This opportunity is sponsored by: National Archives At New York City We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Contact Person: Christopher Zarr, Volunteer Coordinator, (212) 401-1620, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 201 Varick Street, 12th Floor New York, NY 10014 (See a map) Directions: We are located in Greenwich Village, on the 12th floor of the Federal building at Houston and Varick Streets (Seventh Avenue becomes Varick Street below Houston.) On the Number 1 subway, exit at Houston Street. The number 1 is the closest subway connection. On the A, C, or E subway, exit at West 4th or Spring Streets. On the F, S, or V subway, exit at West 4th Street. On the 33rd Street PATH train route, exit at Christopher Street. On the M20 bus route, exit at Houston Street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Houston Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 0   Nearest Bus Stop: Houston Street, 0 minute walk Details where opportunity can also be performed This opportunity can also be performed in these locations: Web Site: http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/index.html Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts Monday through Friday during normal business hours.