Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds Vintage Ball Program Volunteer

Position: Volunteer, Ohio Village Muffins & Diamonds Vintage Base Ball Program

Type: Volunteer

Schedule: Part-time, unpaid 3+hour 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 Arlington's Thompson Park. Travel throughout the State of Ohio and other states for games.

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

The Ohio History Connection's 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 nineteenth-century base ball, is primary focus of the program. Volunteers wear period costuming and play by 1860s base ball rules.

• Deliver educational programs about vintage base ball for audiences of diverse backgrounds which may include school-age 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 set-up and take-down of program materials

• Must be at least 18 years of age of age to volunteer for the Muffins (men's team) & at least 16 years of age to volunteer with the Diamonds (women's team)
• Must complete a background check and volunteer onboarding paperwork
• Must create an 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

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