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LST-393 Volunteer Opportunities
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LST Minute:
As an automobile carrier, LST-393, or
M.V. Highway 16 carried 210 automobiles
in 1948, which were relatively smaller in
size. By 1973, her capacity was 171
standard sized 1973 automobiles.
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There are many ways you can volunteer
your time and/or talents for USS
LST-393!. Please examine the
selections below and see if there is a
role for you.
If you have any questions or are
interested in becoming a volunteer, call
us at (231) 730-1477
Restoration/Preservation
- Painting, cleaning, polishing,
etc… Some experience is preferred,
but we will train! Plumbing,
electrical, and carpentry also needed.
Your rewards are immediate as you help
bring LST-393 shipshape and back to her
WWII configuration!!
Library/Archives/Collections
- Although prior experience is not
necessary, anyone with previous library,
archiving, artifact
preservation/restoration, or other museum
experience on any level is especially
encouraged to volunteer.
Education
- Summer Programs – Assist with
daily tours as a docent – Interpret
USS LST-393 and exhibits to group tours
of all ages.
Office/
Clerical
- Filing – Assist Board of
Directors and Chairman with organizing
files, mailings, data collection.
Fundraising
- Phone – Call members during
fund and membership drives.
- Personal – Meet with potential
donors for fund-raising campaigns. Assist
in researching and writing grant
requests.
General
Positions
- Greeter/ Tour Guide/Tour Ticket sales
– Greet and sell tour tickets to
visitors wishing to take the self guided
tour. Assist and lead visitor groups
opting for a guided tour.
- Membership advisor – Alert
visitors to membership benefits and sell
memberships when appropriate.
- Gift Shop – Clean, dust, stock
and sell merchandise and assist customers
with questions.
House Keeping
- Light Cleaning – Clean, sweep,
changing light bulbs, and other cleaning
duties.
Special Events
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Friday Night Movies on
Deck–(Summer 2006)Sell
movie tickets, prepare, serve, and sell
refreshments in the food booth, assist
in set-up, and take-down activities.
- Be available (on call) for other
Special Events and fund raisers to
perform duties as necessary, including
set-up and take-down.
- Speakers Bureau – Speak to
groups about USS LST-393 and its
programs.
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