Have you ever wondered about the truth behind The Curse of the Mummy or wanted to learn about life in the Ancient world? If you are interested in archaeology and enjoy working with people, the University of Michigan's Kelsey Museum is offering an opportunity for volunteers. The museum is currently recruiting people for a new docent training class. Classes are scheduled for September 2011 through April 2012.

The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology houses a permanent collection of nearly 100,000 artifacts from the ancient and early medieval cultures of Egypt, the Middle East, Greece, and Italy. Highlights include textiles, glass, pottery, sculpture, coins, and an exceptional array of artifacts of daily life from Roman Egypt.

Interested applicants should call 734-647-0441 or 734-647-4167 or e-mail talalay@umich.edu or tegerr@umich.edu.