Exploring Life in the Past Lane!

We are looking for volunteers of all ages who would like to get involved with our organization that has been a part of the Akron community since 1924. The Historical Society Service League is looking specifically for people who have an interest in any of the following:

• Serving as a Tour Guide at the Perkins Stone Mansion (465 South Portage Path). Tours are conducted on Wednesdays through Fridays, 1:00P.M. and 3:00P.M. Volunteers must be willing to work at least one complete 3-hour shift a month (or more as desired.) All volunteers must participate in a 2-hour Tour Guide training session prior to beginning work.
• Providing Curatorial Assistance. Volunteers are needed to work with managing the collections inventory, care of artifacts, and exhibition display and design. Training on artifact care is provided.
• Education Outreach to elementary schools. Volunteers provide an in-class program on one of several available topics aimed at the 4^th grade level of students. Training is offered, and scheduling is flexible.
• Adult Outreach to assisted living and nursing facilities. Volunteers conduct on-site programs to seniors on a variety of available topics. Training is offered, and scheduling is flexible.
• Gardening assistance. Volunteer help is needed to help maintain the extensive gardens located at the Perkins Stone Mansion and John Brown house locations

If you are interested in participating in any of these positions, please contact us at (330)535-1120, or email sandy@summithistory.org with your name, address, phone number, and area of interest.