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14 people are interested
Share Houston's History: Become a Museum Guide at The Heritage Society! New class January 13, 2018.
ORGANIZATION: The Heritage Society
Please visit the new page to apply.
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14 people are interested
Are you an enthusiastic, people-person looking for a fun, dynamic, interactive volunteer opportunity? Would you like to learn more about Houston's diverse history? Become a Museum Guide at The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park.
The Heritage Society, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to tell the stories of Houston's diverse history through collections, exhibits, and educational programs. Our facility consists of a museum gallery and ten historic structures which visitors can experience through guided tours. Volunteers are always needed to guide visitors through the structures and share the exciting history behind each one.
Museum Guide Volunteer Activities:
Museum guides are the ambassadors of The Heritage Society. They welcome museum visitors and provide information on both permanent and changing exhibitions in the museum gallery. Museum guides are asked to work at least two three hour weekday shifts or one weekend shift per month.
More opportunities with The Heritage Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Heritage Society
Location:
1100 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002, US
Mission Statement
The Heritage Society Museum is located at 1100 Bagby Street, Sam Houston Park. Founded in 1954, Founded in 1954, The Heritage Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to tell the stories of the diverse history of Houston and Texas through collections, exhibits, educational programs, film, video, and other content.
Description
The Heritage Society is the city's only outdoor, interactive historic museum and park. Nestled in 19 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts 10 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect its original magnificence. Each year, The Heritage Society hosts countless school-aged children and visitors from around the world. Visitors come from near and far to learn about the families and the lifestyles that inhabited these historic homes - what life was really like in frontier times for early settlers in Houston.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Heritage Society1100 Bagby StreetHouston, TX 77002
DATE POSTED
November 29, 2017
SKILLS
- Curating
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Exhibition Arts
- History
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least one three hour volunteer shift per month
- Complete a background check