Volunteer

OHA is seeking a Volunteer Community Outreach Coordinator

4 – 5 hours per week July – August (possibly to be extended through October)

Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA) is a non-profit membership organization which advocates the protection, preservation, and revitalization of Oakland's architectural, historic, cultural and natural resources through publications, education, and direct action.

As part of our educational outreach, OHA provides Walking Tours of Oakland’s distinctive places, led by local historians and neighborhood experts. These tours are based in part on the research of the Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey, a project of the City of Oakland Planning Department, and the resources of the Oakland Library History Room.

The Volunteer Community Outreach Coordinator will be involved in the coordination of volunteers and a "Welcome Table" prior to each tour. Tours take place Saturdays and Sundays. This position will schedule additional walking tour volunteers, and provide a welcoming meeting place at each tour where participants can check-in and/or purchase tickets. The Volunteer Community Outreach Worker will encourage community engagement by promoting membership in Oakland Heritage Alliance.

This position requires someone who:

	can be at various Walking Tour locations throughout Oakland Saturdays & Sundays
	is very sociable
	can interact with people of diverse backgrounds
	is interested in Oakland history and preservation
	has an interest and commitment to Oakland Heritage Alliance

Oakland Heritage Alliance will help you:

	gain experience working in a non-profit environment
	improve your communication skills
	gain experience working with the public
	increase your knowledge about Oakland history
	build stronger ties with Oakland’s dynamic communities

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to info@oaklandheritage.org.

Be a part of the Preservation Community!

	The Oakland Tours Program is looking for volunteers to train to lead tours of downtown Oakland. No previous experience is necessary. Tours are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays, May through October. The program also offers tours for school classes and other special groups throughout the year. Contact Annalee Allen, Tours Coordinator, (510) 238-3234 to find out more information.
	The Pardee Home Museum is currently looking for volunteer docents. Potential docents may choose training to be either "back-up" docents, with less training required, or "lead" docents, with more training required on the history of the house and its occupants. The Pardee Home Museum also welcomes volunteers in other areas, such as gardening, helping with the cataloging of thousands of unique and beautiful artifacts, hosting at special events, etc. (510)444-2187.
	The Friends of the Cleveland Cascade seeks volunteers to help with the restoration of the urban waterfall near Lake Merritt. For more information: www.clevelandcascade.org.
	Dunsmuir Historic Estate seeks volunteers to staff it's gift shop and special events. (510) 615-5555.