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VOLUNTEER
Sign up for a MAS Membership today! By joining you'll earn access to MAS newsletters detailing the society’s projects and activities, free or low cost maritime archaeology training, the ability to participate in field and research projects, voting rights at the annual meeting, and more!
OPEN VOLUNTEER ROLES
Whether your interests are in research, remote sensing, or surveys, there is something for everyone. MAS is always looking for general volunteers to help us with the less glamorous back-end administration too.
Reach out to us at info@maritimearchaeological.org.
Historical Researcher
• Conduct literature reviews on known shipwrecks, working on their own time either online or in local maritime research libraries to collect source material and fill out historical data forms. The research team identifies candidates for future MAS site surveys and finds engaging maritime stories to share with the public.
• Training will provide: an understanding of primary vs secondary sources, report requirements, and the life-cycle of a shipwreck (aka site formation processes).
Archaeological Survey Report Writer
• Assist with formal reports on completed MAS projects for the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Report writers work with the survey supervisor to conform to Oregon/Washington guidelines for reporting on archaeological investigations. Report writers will also help draft informal write-ups, with information approved for the public, to be used in MAS publications and outreach.
• Training will provide: an overview of state reporting requirements, data from a previously completed survey to develop a sample report.
Are you are looking to get your boots wet in the field helping with project work?
*Please Note: The MAS training program for avocational volunteers who are not qualified archaeologists is currently on pause, but we hope to have more opportunities available for our members soon.
Archaeological Survey Supervisor
MAS is interested in having a qualified group of volunteers, both professional archaeologists and motivated MAS members who complete our training program, to help plan and lead archaeological surveys.
• Responsible for leading reconnaissance and/or documentation surveys of selected sites, and completion of report(s) on the findings. This role works with the Field Operations Lead to plan survey work and identify trained Survey Technicians to assist.
• Qualifications: Knowledge of Research design, Project design, Reporting requirements, Detailed ship construction, Search procedures, Reconnaissance surveys, and Field Survey procedures. Confidence with Archaeological Survey Technician skills, listed below, as well as the ability to wrangle volunteers in the field.
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Archaeological Survey Technician
• Assist with MAS archaeological surveys in the field, under the instruction of a qualified Survey Supervisor. Technicians are needed for both foreshore and underwater surveys.
• Qualifications: Familiarity with Baseline-offset survey methods, Trilateration, Bearing/Range, Safety Precautions, Navigation and Grid Systems, Ship Construction and Architecture, Search and Survey Methods, as well as Photo/Video and GIS methods. *Note there are additional requirements for qualified underwater diver Technicians.
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Archaeological Underwater Remote Sensing Operator or Data Analyst
• Remote Sensor Operators setup and operate the sensor systems on a boat, ensure the data is recorded, and upload the recorded data to a common database. Remote Sensor Data Analysts use the uploaded data in various analysis programs to produce images and overlays, and works with the lead archaeologists to review data.
• Qualifications: Understanding and training on the MAS magnetometer, Side-Scan Sonar, ROV operations, and data programs.
Need help? Have questions?
Email us at: info@maritimearchaeological.org.