Volunteer Interpreter Program
Volunteer Interpreters provide year-round guided programs and tours for school groups and other visitors to the Landmark. Special training is required.
Opportunities
- Learn the cultural history of the region and the latest information about the Landmark's archaeological and environmental research in this 26-hour training course.
- Lead guided tours of the outdoor excavation sites and exhibits galleries for school groups and the general public. (You must be able to walk the one-mile trail and climb stairs.)
- Staff the Learning Center, answering questions and assisting visitors.
- Serve as demonstrators during special events.
- Lead or assist with workshops and other programs presented at the Landmark.
Qualifications
- Interest in learning a three-dimensional history of Lubbock and the region - cultural, environmental, and archaeological.
- Enjoy working in an outdoor setting.
- Willingness to share your enthusiasm with others.
- Comfort and confidence in speaking to a variety of age groups.
- Completion of the interpreter training course.
- Commitment to active participation for at least one year after training.
Benefits
- The opportunity to broaden your knowledge through a fun, informative training course. Continuing your education through interpreter enrichments.
- An opportunity to get to know people with similar interests as well as local and national experts.
- The satisfaction of helping others learn the importance of preserving our cultural and environmental history.
- A 10% discount in the Landmark's gift shop.
Volunteer Interpreter Application (PDF)
Those wishing to be involved in the volunteer interpreter program should contact the Education Department at lubbock.education@ttu.edu