- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Become a Volunteer Docent for Chinese American Museum!
ORGANIZATION: Friends of the Chinese American Museum
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Join a group of dedicated volunteers who are interested in sharing Chinese American history, culture, and art. Help visitors navigate the Museum and share your knowledge with others.
TRAIN WITH US
Volunteer docents will participate in an in-depth 6-week training program that will include reading materials, guest lecturers, and a guided Museum tour. You will learn how to guide visitors through the Chinese American Museum at the El Pueblo Historical Monument, the birthplace ofLos Angeles. Twice a month for one year, Volunteer Docents will guide and engage visitors of all ages through the Chinese American Museum’s exhibitions.
SIGN UP
To sign up, please fill out this form: http://camla.org/docent/docent-form/ and we will send you further details about the trainings!
You can also email educator@camla.org to sign up and for more information.
TRAINING DATES & LOCATION
Training is every Wednesday for 6 weeks
Starting July 8, 2015 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Dates are July 8 th, July 15 th, July 22 nd, July 29 th, August 5 th and August 12 th
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All Docent training takes place at the Chinese American Museum
425 N. Los Angeles St. | Los Angeles, CA 90012More opportunities with Friends of the Chinese American Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends of the Chinese American Museum
Location:
425 N. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Chinese American Museum is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of America's diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the rich cultural legacy and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans.
Description
The Chinese American Museum strives to become a primary educational resource for the diverse communities of Los Angeles through our exhibits and educational programming. We aim to further strengthen and expand our community partnerships and collaborations to ensure that our programs are reflective of our entire community. Through the quality of our exhibits, programming, and community partnerships, we endeavor to become a nationally recognized, leading museum.
CAM’s Objectives:
• To present exhibits on Chinese Americans illustrating their rich culture and heritage
• To define and interpret their role in establishing the California community
• To provide educational programs to the visiting public and schools
• To collect and curate historical to contemporary arts, documents, images, and artifacts
• To serve as a research center on the 150-year Chinese American experience in California
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 N. Los Angeles StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
June 16, 2015
SKILLS
- General Education
- History
- Youth Services
- Cantonese / Mandarin
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Docent twice a month for one year
- Must attend training every Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm for 6 weeks from July 8 - August 12