VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are always needed by JAHSSD. We welcome anyone who can devote a few hours monthly to help support the work of our organization.

Sample opportunities:

Footprints newsletter: Research and write articles for our newsletter;

Speakers Bureau: assist with visits to school classrooms, senior centers, and other venues to talk about Japanese American history;

Historical Collections: data entry; processing scrapbooks and photograph albums; working with Oral History Collection; documenting new donations; researching new exhibitions. Training will be provided – legible neat handwriting is preferred. [currently full, until more in-person hours are scheduled]

Please contact us for current availability.
Contact: Samantha Mills, Archivist (619) 338-8181 or JAHSSDarchivist@gmail.com

INTERNSHIPS

JAHSSD has limited opportunities for unpaid internships. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an educational program and receive school credit for a completed internship. At least one month’s notice is required and all applications will be considered on an individual basis. Students of history related subjects are preferred to work with historical collections. [currently full, until more in-person hours are scheduled]

Please contact Archivist in advance to discuss availability of internships.
Contact: Samantha Mills, Archivist (619) 338-8181 or JAHSSDarchivist@gmail.com