Volunteer Application

The mission of the San Diego Archaeological Center is to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific, and cultural use to benefit a diverse public.

Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a San Diego Archaeological Center volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the submit button at the bottom.

Last Name *

First Name *

Middle Name

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Email *

example@example.com

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Alternate Number

Area Code Phone Number

Date of Birth *

Date

What is your age group?

Under 18 19-35 36-50 Over 50

What city or neighborhood do you live in?

Do you have a disability?

Yes No

Cultural Ethnicity

Sex or Gender Pronouns

Emergency Contact *

First Name Last Name

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Please list any physical or other limitations we should be aware of:

How did you learn about this volunteer opportunity? *

Mornings

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Afternoons

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Additional Availability Comments

Education *

School *

Skills and Hobbies Related to Archaeology *

Please list any skills or hobbies that you have that are related to archaeology.

Major or Coursework Related to Archaeology *

Please list your major or any coursework related to archaeology.

Do you have any archaeological experience? *

Yes No

If yes, explain in what ways.

Please list any in field work, lab work, and or museum experience in handling artifacts.

Upload Your Resume *

Upload Your Cover Letter

Upload Your References

1st Choice *

2nd Choice *

Reason for Choices *

Please explain why you selected the choice(s) you did. A detailed response is appreciated. This will help us determine the best placement.

What is the most important thing to you during this volunteer experience? *

I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a volunteer.

The Center values the gift of time made by its volunteers. We maintain high standards in the way we involve volunteers and we recognize the importance of volunteers to our work. This agreement sets out what you can expect from us, and what we expect from you as a San Diego Archaeological Center Volunteer. This is the first step in the application process.

The Center's Volunteer Bill of Rights:

The Right to be treated as a co-worker, not as “just free help”.
The Right to a suitable assignment with consideration for personal preference, temperament, life experience, and education.
The Right to thoroughly planned, and effectively presented job training.
The Right to know as much about the organization as possible, including its policies, staff, and programs.
The Right to continuing education, information about new developments and opportunities.
The Right to sound guidance and direction by someone who is experienced, well-informed, patient, and thoughtful.
The Right to an orderly, designated place to work.
The Right to a variety of experience.
The Right to be heard, to have a part in planning, to feel free to make suggestions, and to have respect shown for an honest opinion.
The Right to recognition and expressions of appreciation.

Volunteer Expectations:

Interact with all Center visitors in a helpful and courteous manner
Serve as a goodwill ambassador for the Center in the community
To attend informative training classes
To honor my time commitment for all scheduled assignments
Obey all safety and security rules of the Center
Maintain a safe, harassment-free, and drug-free workplace
Respect confidentiality of sensitive information
Demonstrate conduct appropriate to a representative of the Center
Respect different points of view concerning cultural traditions, communications, and values
To be honest and respect the Center’s and other’s property
I understand that the Center has policies and procedures in the Volunteer Handbook that will be given to me, and that if I do not follow these policies and procedures, or act in any way incompatible with the image or acceptable conduct of the Center, then I will not be able to continue as a volunteer.
I will provide proof of vaccination status.
I commit to at least 3 months of service.
I agree to record my hours served in the Time Record Sheet.
I understand that the volunteer is responsible for reliable transportation to and from Center to partake in the program.
I understand that if I am scheduled to volunteer, but miss three consecutive duties without telling my supervisor or by prior arrangement, I may be unable to continue as a Volunteer.
I understand that the volunteer program is an unpaid program and there will not be any compensation for these services.

By submitting this form, I attest that the information I have provided on the form is true and accurate.

I Agree

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