The Oregon Archaeological Society will again offer our training program online
in late winter 2025.
Each of our two sections include 3-4 hours of self-paced videos each week, followed by an hour long zoom session with the presenters at the end of each week. Presentations will be taught by experienced regional professionals from organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service, BLM, the University of Oregon, the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology, Willamette University, and Fort Vancouver along with our own experienced volunteers.
Basic Training is a more complete look at the techniques and processes of field and lab work. It is designed to give you the basic knowledge and skills required for volunteering alongside professional archaeologists. Completing the OAS Basic Training program may allow you to have access to volunteer field work opportunities. Basic Training will also offer a day of field exercises later in the spring, and is required for any students who may want to volunteer for certain field work opportunities with OAS and Professional archaeologists.
Archaeology for the Curious:
Registration closed
3 weeks with 3-4 hours of video each week
1-hour Zoom session with presenters each week
$70.00 for non-members
$40.00 for OAS members
Archaeology for the Curious plus Basic Training:
6 weeks with 3-4 hours of video each week
1-hour Zoom session with presenters each week
$110.00 for non-members
$70.00 for OAS members
Those interested can sign up and make payments online using PayPal by accessing the training portal here:
https://oastraining.thinkific.com/
If you are already a member and would like to enroll,
email OAStraining2025@gmail.com to access the members rates.
If you would like to register via mail,
email us at OAStraining2025@gmail.com for a registration form.
OAS volunteers working at Rimrock Draw Rockshelter in SE Oregon Photo by David L. Minick