Current GMA apprentices are (first row, l-r) Lydia Connell, Ashlyn Owens, Sydney Doss, Michael Tally and (second row, l-r) 2nd Row Left to Right: Emily Walker, Kailyn Hester, Jessica Gibbs, Maya Jordan, and Dylan Jackson.

TIFTON – The Georgia Museum of Agriculture is holding a preview night for its apprentice program April 11.

The preview night will take place at 6 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Lynn McDonald, the volunteer coordinator for the Museum, said the program is designed for youth ages 14-18. The preview will be held in the Peanut Museum Conference Room adjacent to the Country Store.

“The students are invited to bring a parent and learn about this year-round volunteer program,” McDonald said. “We will share details of the program, and current participants will be on hand to talk about their personal experiences with the volunteer program.”

Youth apprentices agree to work a minimum of 30 hours during the summer and another 30 hours during the school year helping with interpretation and special events. Many of the students work beyond the minimum hours.

“This program is designed to involve young people in our volunteer program and give the students work experience,” McDonald said. “Fun is also part of the program. Some apprentices have not known anyone at the start of the summer only to make some very good friends while participating.”

McDonald said students who are interested in history, acting, and communications are good candidates for this program; however, students with varied backgrounds and interests are welcome to participate.

“The Preview Night generally is one hour in length,” McDonald said. “Applications for the program will be available during the session.”

To RSVP to the Preview Night, interested students should call McDonald at (229) 391-5223 or email her at lmcdonald@abac.edu.