Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory
Lewis H. Larson, Jr. Volunteer Program -
Available Volunteer Opportunities
Curation and Collection Management
Assisting with collection care though cataloging, inventorying, assessing, revitalizing, and stabilizing artifacts.
Assisting the Laboratory Coordinator in processing older collections. (Positions Needed - 2)
Minimum requirements: Must have good attention to detail and able to work well alone with repetitive tasks. Must be available Monday or Thursday afternoons with 2-hour blocks of time. Schedules and total time worked per month are flexible. E-mail Susan Fishman-Armstrong if interested.
Public Outreach
- Working with the Laboratory Coordinator and the Education Assistant to design two exhibits and promote the Annual Open House. Building an exhibit at the Ingram Library and the Waring Laboratory. Designing brochures and pamphlets to promote the event. Posting the posters on campus and throughout Carrollton. Project starts March 15. (Positions needed - 2)
Minimum requirements: Must have experience with Microsoft Word and work well with a team project. Experience with Microsoft Publisher with artistic creativity preferred. E-mail Susan Fishman-Armstrong if interested.
Working with the Laboratory Coordinator and the Education Assistant to make a successful Annual Open House. Event is Saturday April 18, 11-2:00. Project includes assisting the public with the Mock Excavation Dig, working with Dr. Foster for artifact identification, playing games with young kids, working in the Curation Room to supervise the exhibit, and assisting Mr. James Spake with his flintknapping as needed. (Positions Needed - 10)
Minimum requirements: No Experience is Required. E-mail Susan Fishman-Armstrong if interested.
Research Opportunities
Take the opportunitity to work one-on-one with a Faculty member on his/her research. Many of these projects could lead to a publication! All of the following faculty currently have research projects needing volunteers:
Dr. Lisa Gezon: e-mail her at lgezon@westga.edu for information about her current projects and volunteer opportunities.- Dr. Karl Steinen: e-mail him at ksteinen@westga.edu for information about his current projects and volunteer opportunities.
- Dr. Marjorie Snipes: e-mail her at msnipes@westga.edu for information about her current projects and volunteer opportunities.
- Dr. Thomas Foster: Visit his website at http://www.westga.edu/~tfoster for information and instructions.
- Dr. Lisa Paciulli: e-mail her at lpaciull@westga.edu for information about her current projects and volunteer opportunities.
New to our Program? Send Completed Application to:
Waring Laboratory
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia 30118
Telephone 678.839.6303
Fax 678.839.6306