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10 people are interested
Education Program Docent at Maine Historical Society
ORGANIZATION: Maine Historical Society
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Do you love history and storytelling? Do you have strong customer service skills? Do you enjoy working with the students? Become a volunteer educational programming docent with Maine Historical Society and you could conduct interpretive tours of the Wadswoth-Longfellow House, walking tours of historic Portland, or assist in museum gallery programming!
Training is provided! This is a wonderful opportunity to work up-close with history, learn new things, meet new people, and even make new friends! We offer a flexible schedule and can validate parking.
More opportunities with Maine Historical Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Maine Historical Society
Location:
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, US
Mission Statement
The Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine: the stories of Maine people, the traditions of Maine communities, and the record of Maine's place in a changing world. Because an understanding of the past is vital to a healthy and progressive society, we collect, care for, and exhibit historical treasures; facilitate research into family, local, state, and national history; provide education programs that make history meaningful, accessible and enjoyable; and empower others to preserve and interpret the history of their communities and our state.
Description
A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, Maine Historical Soceity is located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in the United States.
Maine Historical Society employs a professional staff of 35. Our one-acre campus, which is open year round, is situated in downtown Portland, across from Monument Square. The Maine Historical Society strives to serve the entire state through its education and outreach programs and through the digital museum, the Maine Memory Network.
MHS is comprised of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden, the Maine Historical Society Museum and Store, the MHS Research Library and the Maine Memory Network.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
489 Congress StreetPortland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
March 11, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- History
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Youth Services
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training