February 2009 Archives

The York County Heritage Trust (YCHT) was founded in 1999 after a merger of the Historical Society of York County (HSYC) and the Agricultural and Industrial Museum of York County (AIM). Today, the York County Heritage Trust maintains eight sites that preserve and present 300 years of York County's rich and diverse history.

The York County Heritage Trust offers two youth volunteer opportunities, Junior Curators and Junior Docents, which support the Trust's educational mission. While limited to 10 high school juniors and seniors, Junior Curators will enjoy an in-depth look at the life of a Museum Curator as they work with Trust staff to choose a topic relevant to York County history, research the topic, and follow the steps involved when installing an exhibit, including the excitement of an exhibit opening.

As a Junior Docent, teens ages 13-17 will come face-to-face with the history of York through the historic buildings of the Colonial Complex, which includes the Golden Plough Tavern, General Gates House, Barnett Bobb Log House, and the Colonial Court House. Junior Docents dress in period clothing provided by the York County Heritage Trust while providing tours to visitors of Colonial Complex and participating in Living History events. Junior Docents also help the Coordinator of Living History maintain the site.

For additional information on the Junior Curator Program, contact Jennifer Hall, director of collections and exhibits, at 717-848-1587 ext. 228 or jhall@yorkheritage.org . For additional information on the Junior Docent Program, contact Linda Neylon, coordinator of living history, at 717-846-6452 or lneylon@yorkheritage.org.

Attention Theatre Lovers!!!

York Little Theatre (YLT) exists to foster the creative art of live theatre through production, education, and outreach. These functions are fulfilled through the presentation of an annual season of public performances and educational programs. YLT has many wonderful opportunities for people interested in the arts. The opportunities can provide credible theatre experience as well as educational opportunities.

The following volunteer opportunities are available at YLT:

Audition Desk Assistants

Build, Paint & Design

Building Maintenance - Handyman

Costume - Altering, Sewing, Sorting and Organizing

Front of House - Usher, Concession Sales

Computer Techs

Musician

Office/Clerical - Grant Writing, General Office Help

Show Tech - Back Stage Work

Help with our touring Company - Traveling Theatre Company

Volunteer Coordinator - Contacting Volunteers, Scheduling

For more information or to sign up please call

Stacy Ryan, (717) 854-3894
27 S. Belmont Street
York, PA 17403

Web Site: http://www.ylt.org

YorkArts was founded in 1990 to support local artists in all disciplines and to make the arts accessible to the general public. YorkArts fosters creativity and community through the arts.
YorkArts' educational outreach programs and first-class facilities in historic downtown York draw their success from the arts' unique ability to stimulate, challenge, illuminate, and inspire.

Recognized as a leading cultural partner, YorkArts offers individuals engaging and accessible opportunities to discover and connect with their creativity. YorkArts is also proud to provide outreach programs to the youth of York City and York County. A focused effort is made to reach at-risk children in the City of York. YorkArts' Art in the Parks summer program features art-making activities that teach social skills, respect for others, group decision-making, teamwork, and positive self-expression to more than 600 children yearly.

YorkArts also serves a broader audience through free art exhibits, its participation in Yorkfest, and many other mission-related activities. Additionally, YorkArts encourages the revitalization of the community by serving as the Resource Center for the Cultural District of York and enhances the beauty of York through its Mosaic Visions program.

Yorkarts is seeking volunteers for teaching, special events, community outreach programs, exhibit installation, fundraising, marketing and communications, administration support and gallery docents.

Contact Person:
Mindy Lombardo, Project Director (717) 848-3200
10 N. Beaver St.
York, PA 17401

Web Site: http://www.yorkarts.org