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9 people are interested
Volunteer Docent, Computer History Museum
ORGANIZATION: Computer History Museum
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
We are currently looking for new volunteers to join our Museum docent team!
This training program will prepare new and current volunteers to lead public tours and private group reservation tours. Throughout the course, we will highlight strategies for engaging museum visitors in active learning and discussion, as well as sharing accurate and interesting historical information. No prior volunteer or museum experience is necessary, and we welcome a diversity of backgrounds and interests!
Training sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 10:00am-3:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break.
The docent training program will be comprised of 10 classroom sessions, followed by individual qualifications:
Session #1: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Session #2: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Session #3: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Session #4: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Session #5: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Session #6: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Session #7: Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Session #8: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Session #9: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Session #10: Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Please complete the online application form on the Volunteer Opportunities page of CHM's website in order to join the class!
More opportunities with Computer History Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Computer History Museum
Location:
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: CHM decodes technology--its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. Vision: To Shape a Better Future.l
Description
Established in 1996, the Computer History Museum is a non-profit entity dedicated to the preservation and celebration of computing history. From the heart of Silicon Valley, we share insights gleaned from our research, our events, and our incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and inspire people to build a better world. It is home to one of the largest collections of computing artifacts in the world, a collection comprising over 3,500 artifacts, 3,000 films and videotapes, 5,000 photographs, 3,500 linear feet of cataloged documentation and gigabytes of software. The collection is housed in a Visible Storage Exhibit Area in Mountain View, Calif., in the heart of Silicon Valley.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1401 N Shoreline BlvdMountain View, CA 94043
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2014
SKILLS
- General Education
- History
- Storytelling
- Teaching / Instruction
- Computer Science
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10 training sessions & an individual qualification. Docents are expected to lead 2+ tours each month