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Cranbrook House Docent Training Volunteer Orientation
ORGANIZATION: Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary
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9 people are interested
Attend Cranbrook House Docent Training Volunteer Orientation for an overview of the program and to connect with others interested in Cranbrook, art, architecture, and history. After orientation, participants will meet for weekly training sessions and soon be sharing the story of Cranbrook’s founders and their English Tudor estate with visitors from around the world.
Cranbrook House docents lead guided tours of the historic Arts and Crafts-style manor from June through October and during special events throughout the year.
Docent Training 2020 Schedule
Tuesdays, March 3, 2020 - April 28, 2020 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Docent Training Qualifications
* No experience necessary to join the training program.
* An interest in learning, art, architecture, and history is recommended.
* Participants are strongly encouraged to attend each session of training.
* Prospective docents must become Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary members after orientation.
Docent Requirements
* Successfully complete the docent training program.
* Be a Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary member.
* Strong communication skills and desire to work with the public.
* Enthusiasm for representing Cranbrook.
* Must be punctual and dependable.
Location
Cranbrook House is located at 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. Please check in at the front door. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 5:45pm, as training will start promptly at 6:00pm and the doors will be locked at this time.
Additional Information
Please contact us at 248.645.3149 or houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu if you have any questions about Cranbrook House docent training.
Registration
Please visit our website or call 248.645.3149 to enroll in the 2020 Cranbrook House docent training program. Enrollment for the 2020 class closes on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 12:00pm.
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About Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary
Location:
380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, US
Mission Statement
Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to preserving, restoring, and maintaining Cranbrook House and Gardens and related cultural properties for the enjoyment, education and cultural enrichment of our members, the Cranbrook Community and the public.
Description
Incredible vistas at every turn, the relaxing melody of water streaming out of several iconic fountains, the comforting smell of flowers in one of the many remarkable gardens, the feeling of history and architectural wonder all around you...just a taste of what awaits at Cranbrook House and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark. From spring through fall, guests can tour the oldest manor home in metro-Detroit and the beautiful 40 acres of gardens that surround it; both maintained brilliantly by an incredible non-profit, volunteer run organization, Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cranbrook House & Gardens380 Lone Pine RoadBloomfield Hills, MI 48304
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Customer Service
- History
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Docent training is an 18 hour commitment (two hours per class for nine weeks).
- Must become a member by the end of the first class to continue docent training.