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1 person is interested
Museum Education Program Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Watson-Brown Foundation
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1 person is interested
Hickory Hill, a historic house museum, is looking for adults who are interested in working with public and private school students in our structured education programs. Hickory Hill programs about 2-3 times per week from September through May with breaks from mid-December through February. Time commitments would be flexible with programming occuring primarily Wednesday - Friday, 9am - 1pm.
We provide all training and lesson plans.
Must pass a background check.
Great for college students with a flexible schedule and retirees looking to positively influence children in a fun and historic environment.
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About Watson-Brown Foundation
Location:
310 TOM WATSON WAY, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, THOMSON, GA 30824, US
Mission Statement
The Watson-Brown Foundation's Mission: The Watson-Brown Foundation, through creativity, diligence and financial support, labors to improve education in the American South by funding its schools and students, preserving its history, encouraging responsible scholarship, and promoting the memory and values of our spiritual founders.Hickory Hill is a historic house museum owned and operated by the Watson-Brown Foundation. It's mission:
Hickory Hill, through careful restoration, accurate recreation, professional preservation, and thoughtful interpretation seeks to foster a fuller understanding of the life and times of Thomas E. Watson, and to inspire reflection on the Jeffersonian virtues of life in the rural South.Description
Hickory Hill, constructed in 1865, is a Greek Revival style mansion situated on 256 acres of Georgia pine forest. It is a working farm with fields of watermelon, cotton, corn, etc., as well as chickens and peafowl. The staff of Hickory Hill devote much of their time to educational programs for the youth of Georgia, including summer camps and school programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
502 Hickory Hill DriveTHOMSON, GA 30824
DATE POSTED
September 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- General Education
- History
- Math / Science Instruction
- Environmental Science
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- variable