Volunteer Program - Historical Services

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Volunteer Program - Historical Services Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Volunteer Number of Vacancies 1 Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM Division PR&T HISTORIC DIVISION Requisition Number 2026415 Number of hours worked per week Various Work Schedule

Monday - Sunday, Flexible hours

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade N/A Pay Basis Unpaid Advertised Salary

Volunteer opportunity - No pay

Job Description

Parks, Recreation and Tourism has an exciting volunteer opportunity waiting for you!

Volunteers will primarily responsible for supporting Historical Services operations, tours, special events and programming at the Historical Village, visitor center and front desk assistance, museum operations, and park facilities.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism! We are an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm and play. Please read the following instructions to ensure successful submittal of your application.

• Complete the Volunteer Application within this applicant tracking system.
• Inform Parks, Recreation and Tourism that you have completed your application.
• You may contact Jessica Cosmas: jcosmas@CityOfChesapeake.net
• A short Interview may be scheduled.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

None

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

None

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for local and regional history.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/21/2026 Job Close Date 09/04/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Background checks are required.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Standard office equipment, phone, computer, fax, copier, tables, chairs, digital cameras, cleaning supplies and equipment, vehicle, various recreational supplies and equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

All PPE Required for equipment in use.

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Chemical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Electrical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust M = Several Times Per Month Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration M = Several Times Per Month Fumes and Odors M = Several Times Per Month Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location Office Environment, Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Volunteers will not work independently

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Which area(s) of Historical Services are you most interested in supporting? Please select all that apply.
• Historical Services operations
• Tours
• Special events and programming
• Visitor Center and front desk assistance
• Museum operations
• Park facilities

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter