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24 people are interested
Docent at the Museum at Eldridge Street
ORGANIZATION: Museum at Eldridge Street
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24 people are interested
Position Title:
Docent at the Museum at Eldridge Street
Responsibilities:
Leading tours of the museum, greeting visitors from around the world, answering questions about the history of the museum and exhibitions
Requirements:
Interest and solid background in Jewish culture, practice or history and the history of the Lower East Side, public speaking and/or teaching experience, must be very personable and enjoy meeting people from around the world
Foreign language a plus, but definitely not required
Commitment of 2 days per month for at least 6 months.
Training:
Training program includes reading historical background information, attending training sessions on relevant history and tour-guiding techniques, shadowing tours and leading a practice tour.
We are accepting volunteer applications on a rolling basis.
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About Museum at Eldridge Street
Location:
12 ELDRIDGE ST, NEW YORK, NY 10002, US
Mission Statement
The Museum at Eldridge Street is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit museum charged with restoring and maintaining the National Historic Landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue and presenting the culture, history and traditions of the building's immigrant founders. Eldridge Street is the only remaining marker of the great wave of Jewish migration to the Lower East Side that is open to a broad public audience. Cultural and educational programs explore American Jewish history and culture; Lower East Side immigrant and community history; and architectural preservation. We serve visitors from all over the world from diverse backgrounds.
Description
Position Title:
Docent at the Museum at Eldridge Street
Responsibilities:
Leading tours of the museum, greeting visitors, answering questions about the history of the museum and exhibitions
Requirements:
Interest in Jewish history and the history of the Lower East Side, public speaking and/or teaching experience, must be very personable and enjoy meeting people from around the world
Foreign language a plus, but definitely not required
Commitment of 2 days per month for at least 6 months.
Training:
Training program includes reading historical background information, attending training sessions on relevant history and tour-guiding techniques, shadowing tours and leading a practice tour.
We are accepting volunteer applications on a rolling basis.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12 Eldridge StreetNew York, NY 10002
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours, 2 weeks a month, min. 6 months