Front Desk Receptionists

These volunteers welcome visitors and provides clerical assistance. When visitors enter the facility, they are greeted by the receptionist who takes their admission fee, gives them a museum guide and directs them to the theater. The volunteer also answers the telephone and completes other administrative tasks. Above photo, Linda Baker has been a volunteer receptionist for 10 years.

Volunteer docents

Docents guide adult tours and school field trips. They receive a volunteer training manual providing information about each of the museum galleries. Once the person becomes familiar with the information, the new docent will observe staff or other volunteers leading a tour until they feel confident enough to lead a group on their own. Docents also become familiar with the the Appalachian Settlement and may walk with groups to the Settlement. Tom McElhinny(l)  and Bob Andrew (r) both guide school students through the museum. Based on the Georgia curriculum standards, they explain Southeastern Indian history to students according to their grade level.