Ohio Village Muffins Diamonds Vintage Base Ball Program Volunteer
Ohio Village Muffins Diamonds Vintage Base Ball Program Volunteer
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Position: Volunteer Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds Vintage Base Ball Program
Type: Volunteer
Schedule: Parttime unpaid 3hour shifts.
Time Commitment: Must play and/or lead educational programs at least 3 games in Columbus area & 3 travel games per season
Location: Home Field Location for 2025: Upper Arlingtons Thompson Park. Travel throughout the State of Ohio and other states for games.
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Summary:
The Ohio History Connections Muffins & Diamonds vintage base ball volunteer team shares the history of the sport with people throughout the state of Ohio and beyond. Educating the public through demonstration and interpretation of nineteenthcentury base ball is primary focus of the program. Volunteers wear period costuming and play by 1860s base ball rules.
Essential Functions:
- Deliver educational programs about vintage base ball for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include schoolage children young adults educators seniors visitors with special needs and those for whom English is not their first language
- Willingness to play vintage base ball in period clothing by 1860s rules and/or enthusiasm about sharing baseball history with the public
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off the field
- Interact with program participants and visitors in a professional positive courteous and engaging manner
- Ensure program materials are properly handled and maintained
- Assist with the setup and takedown of program materials
Required Competencies:
- Must be at least 18 years of age of age to volunteer for the Muffins (mens team) & at least 16 years of age to volunteer with the Diamonds (womens team)
- Must complete a background check and volunteer onboarding paperwork
- Must create and account log volunteer hours and sign up for volunteer shifts via Track It Forward
- Must attend professional development and volunteer meetings
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Possess a desire to learn about history and share their knowledge
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexibility enthusiasm and an attitude of respect for working with diverse staff and visitors
- Physically able to play base ball or stand for long periods of time to interpret the game for spectators
Application Instructions
To apply visit and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume cover letter and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations email or call.
Employment Type
Volunteer
