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11 people are interested
Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens Docent
ORGANIZATION: Lincoln Park Conservancy
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11 people are interested
The Lincoln Park Conservancy and the Chicago Park District are seeking volunteers to join our team of docents at the Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Docents give free tours to the public and groups on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.
Beginning on Saturday, October 10, 2015, new docents will begin six training sessions on consecutive Saturday mornings from experts on the art of interpretation, palms, ferns, orchids and the Conservatory's history and architecture.
Be an ambassador for this treasured Victorian Era glass house and meet people from around the world!
Registration deadline: October 2, 2015
More opportunities with Lincoln Park Conservancy
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lincoln Park Conservancy
Location:
2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614, US
Mission Statement
The Lincoln Park Conservancy's mission is to is to preserve and enhance the inspiring beauty of Chicago's largest and most visited park for current and future generations.
Description
Lincoln Park is Chicago's largest and most visited park and the third most visited city park in the U.S., with over 20 million visitors annually. Established in 1984, the Lincoln Park Conservancy works to enhance the park through volunteer power, fundraising, and park improvements. Through its master agreement with the Chicago Park District, the Conservancy manages treasured Park sites including the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Abraham Lincoln Monument and Gardens, Lincoln Park Conservatory, and North Pond Nature Sanctuary, in addition to general stewardship activities across Lincoln Park's 1,200 acres. Conservancy volunteers give thousands of hours of service every year, engaging with park visitors and maintaining this portion of Lincoln Park.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2391 N Stockton DrChicago, IL 60614
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Two 3-hour shifts each month for one year