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Give tours of Naper Settlement's historic Martin Mitchell Mansion!
ORGANIZATION: Naper Settlement
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
During the Christkindlmarket Naperville, Naper Settlement will be hosting tours of its historic Martin Mitchell Mansion, built in 1883. Volunteers will greet guests, provide a tour of select room and spaces within the Mansion, or sell tickets.
Tours will occur on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Saturday, November 26 through Sunday, December 18. In addition, tours will be offered on Monday, December 19 through Wednesday, December 21.
Shift times are 2:30-5:30 PM or 5-8 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Dec. 19-21 and 1-4 PM on Sundays.
Please email nsvolunteer@naperville.il.us for more information and to sign up.
Mansion Tours take place between Thursday and Sunday either 3-7 pm or 1-5 pm. Building Interpreters tell the stories of the past and how they relate to the present inside the historic museum buildings. Through their interpretation, these volunteers provide an exciting and engaging experience that stimulates conversation and promotes an appreciation of Naperville’s history. We are currently seeking volunteers to staff and lead mansion tours at our historic Martin Mitchell Mansion during the holiday season. Volunteer Responsibilities will include building interpretations for specific locations within the Martin Mitchell Mansion, directing arriving tour guests to the appropriate starting point, and any additional building interpretation needs. We need approximately 8 Volunteer for our 16 Mansion Tours that will take place between November 25th and December 22nd.
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About Naper Settlement
Location:
523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540, US
Mission Statement
Mission Naper Settlement creates community by connecting visitors to Naperville’s history through engaging, unique experiences. Vision As a reflection of Naperville’s history, the vision of Naper Settlement is to be a vibrant site which fosters visitor, community and business conversations and enriching, engaging educational opportunities. Values Naper Settlement values education, preservation, quality visitor experiences, and community and public trust.
Description
Naper Settlement is a history museum that serves northeastern Illinois as a unique educational and cultural resource. Through its costumed interpreters and 30 historic buildings located on the 13-acre grounds, history is brought to life with educational and hands-on activities for 150,000 visitors each year.
Naper Settlement is just steps away from downtown Naperville. Open year-round, museum provides fun and interactive learning opportunities for all ages. Become a part of our community as we portray and compare daily life from pioneer to Victorian to modern times.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
523 South Webster StreetNaperville, IL 60540
DATE POSTED
November 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Event Management
- General Education
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15