Topic ID #6430 - posted 12/6/2009 4:31 PM
moulin
seeking volunteer opportunities for older folks
moulin
Hello. I am interested in finding volunteer opportunities for older, non-students. (that does't mean excluding students ). I've been on a half dozen archael. digs over the years (as a journalist) but would like to go on some others but have no interest in getting academic credit, etc. Are some digs more appropriate?
(esp. interested in Mayan or European subjects) [/list]
(esp. interested in Mayan or European subjects) [/list]
Post ID#16418 - replied 12/6/2009 5:30 PM
DesertSuperRat
I would recommend that you keep an eye on the Arch Volunteer Opps forum at this site and that you consider, if you can afford it, joining Earthwatch. Joining local, or even not-so-local historical and archaeological societies is also a great way to network for volunteer opportunities.
Post ID#16422 - replied 12/7/2009 1:07 AM
Jennifer Palmer
Webmaster
I know that you stated an interest in Mayan and European cultures, but if you are willing to remain stateside, a good (and free) program to consider is the US Forest Service's Passport in Time. I've been on a few volunteer PIT projects and have found that many of the volunteers are older folks. It's actually pretty popular amongst retirees in particular, and many of them travel around the country in RVs from project to project (sounds like an appealing retirement to me!).
Their website is http://www.passportintime.com/
Good luck,
Jennifer
Their website is http://www.passportintime.com/
Good luck,
Jennifer
Post ID#16426 - replied 12/7/2009 6:12 PM
Dmack89
I was going to suggest PIT as well. You can also find many field schools that might be happy to have an experienced volunteer along as well - you experieince might be a good addition. Probably depends on what their insurance will allow. Check with any project that interests you, you might be surprised at where you can volunteer
Post ID#16443 - replied 12/8/2009 5:42 AM
BAJR
ME again - I would also suggest having a look at this:
http://www.pasthorizons.com/worldprojects
hundreds of archaeology opportunities around the world. many take the ...cough...less than young. :lol:
check out the websites
http://www.pasthorizons.com/worldprojects
hundreds of archaeology opportunities around the world. many take the ...cough...less than young. :lol:
check out the websites
Post ID#17404 - replied 2/25/2010 8:46 AM
Maya Research Program
If you are interested in Maya projects, please take a look at ours---we would be glad to have you with us.
Our website is:
www.mayaresearchprogram.org