- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Public programs usher/check-in volunteers wanted !
ORGANIZATION: Japanese American National Museum
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Join our public programs cohort!
The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) maintains a robust schedule of public programs and we’re seeking volunteers who are comfortable with working with guests to provide them with a positive visitor experience.
Our programs mostly take place on evenings and on weekend afternoons, primarily in the 198-seat Tateuchi Democracy Forum but may be in other spaces at the Museum.
Duties for public program greeter/ushers include but are not limited to, checking in attendees on paper lists or by use of a ticket scanner, assisting guests to find open seats, ushering guests to and from their seats before, during, and after the program, providing guidance for use of hearing assistance devices in the Tateuchi Democracy Forum, answering general questions about the JANM, its exhibits, programs and membership.
Most (but not all) volunteer shifts include free admission to the program.
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About Japanese American National Museum
Location:
100 North Central Avenue, Volunteer Office, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by preserving, interpreting and sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans. We share the story of Japanese Americans because we honor our nation's diversity. We believe in the importance of remembering our history to better guard against the prejudice that threatens liberty and equality in a democratic society. We strive as a world-class museum to provide a voice for Japanese Americans and a forum that enables all people to explore their own heritage and culture. We promote continual exploration of the meaning and value of ethnicity in our country through programs that preserve individual dignity, strengthen our communities, and increase respect among all people. We believe that our work will transform lives, create a more just America and, ultimately, a better world.
Description
Based in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo neighborhood, it has a nation-wide focus and international base of support. The Japanese American National Museum is located adjacent to the Metro Gold Line in the Little Tokyo/Arts district of downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization with diverse new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the National Museum ( www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nations’ premier cultural museums. In 2010, the Japanese American National Museum was awarded America’s highest honor for museum, the National Medal from the IMLS.
We are an American institution that researches, interprets and presents the culture, arts and history of those of Japanese ancestry in the United States.
Please visit our website at www.janm.org to view our calendar of public programs, exhibitions, group visit information and volunteer opportunities on www.janm.org/volunteer/
We are seeking volunteers for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Presently, we're unable to accept applications for Saturday or Sunday volunteers.
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Facebook: http://facebook.com/jamuseum
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamuseum
YouTube: http://youtube.com/janmdotorg
FIRST & CENTRAL: The JANM Blog: http://blog.janm.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 N. Central AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2024
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 4 hour shifts (mostly on weekends and evenings). We request a minimum one year commitment
- On-line orientation/training provided. On-the-job training provided. Strong customer service skills required.