When: 1 October – 14 October 2023 What: Utilizing the best methods and technology available to the modern exploration of battlefields and conflict sites, the Finding Medina Project has identified a conflict site dated to the early 19th century that fits the textual evidence for the 1813 Battle of Medina.The third season of the Finding Medina Project will focus on expanding the area of interest through continued systematic metal detection and LiDAR surveys. Note: This is a traditional AVAR project: a unique volunteer opportunity with lodging & meals provided.
2. Field Technician Positions, Indigenous Site: Northeast Texas
When: Now – November 1st, 2023. What: Stratigraphic excavation of archaic indigenous sites Note: This is competitive, paid professional work. Must agree to work a minimum of (2) 10-day sessions. 10 days on, 4 days off. Starting pay $18/hr, $50/day per diem, lodging included.
3. Field Technician Positions, Civil War Cemetery: Mississippi
When: Beginning in August 2023 What: Cemetery relocation through stratigraphic excavation Note: This is competitive, paid professional work. Must agree to work a minimum of (2) two-week sessions, 6 days on, 1 day off. Starting pay $18/hr, per diem tbd, lodging included.
4. Hellenistic Fortress II: Israel
When: 25th February – 21st March, 2024 What: Four weeks of stratigraphic excavation; may be carried out as avolunteer opportunity OR as an archaeological Field School. Note: Participants are responsible for international travel costs; you must possess a current passport.
Program Requirements
1. All participants (including returning participants) are required to meet with our Mental Health Clinician and Occupation Therapist to receive a project assignment.
2. You must be able to attend the entire duration of the project.Paid opportunities are a job.
3. As always, lodging and food costs are covered for all projects (paid work typically includes a per-diem). Personal travel costs to and from the project are typically not covered, but financial assistance may be available upon request.
If you are interested in attending one or more of the following projects, please submit the below form. Please note that you may not receive your first choice or multiple projects.
