Press Release: June 8, 2009
National Archives at Kansas City
Volunteers and Docents needed at the National Archives
For More Information Contact:
Jennifer Audsley-Moore
(816) 268-8071
Kansas City, (MO)…The National Archives at Kansas City will be hosting volunteer recruitment and orientation meetings for those interested in becoming a volunteer or docent at the National Archives. The public is welcome to attend and gather information. Docent and volunteer information meetings will be held on the following dates and times at the National Archives, 400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO:
Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Docents serve as greeters in the exhibit galleries and will be on hand to answer questions about the National Archives and touring exhibits. In addition, docents occasionally lead groups on tours throughout exhibits and provide back-up to staff as necessary for large groups and assist with school children throughout the year. Docents will have the opportunity to assist staff with special events such as book signings, lectures, and evening tours on occasion. General knowledge of U.S. history is necessary, but no expertise is needed! Knowledge of Kansas City area is helpful.
Volunteers are needed to assist in the Genealogy Research Rooms. Primary responsibilities include introducing new genealogists and first time patrons to resources available through the National Archives. Some experience with family history research a must. Patience, research skills and willingness to share information and ideas with others is needed. Basic internet and computer skills are necessary.
The National Archives at Kansas City is one of 13 facilities nationwide where the public has access to Federal archival records. It is home to more than 50,000 cubic feet of historical records dating from the 1820s to the 1990s created or received by nearly 100 Federal agencies. Serving the Central Plains Region, the archives holds records from the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The facility is located at 400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108. The National Archives at Kansas City is open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for exhibits viewing and Tuesday-Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for research
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