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1 person is interested
Brucemore's mansion needs Tour Guides
ORGANIZATION: Brucemore
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Share your passion for history and the local community with visitors from around the world! Tours of Brucemore's mansion are volunteer led and we are looking for you to join the tour guide team.
Whether you work full-time, are in school, or retired, there is a tour shift available for you from Wednesday-Sunday. Tour guides lead no more than three tours a shift in either the morning or afternoon typically from 9:50-1:00 or 12:50-4:00 depending on the day of the week.
Training is easy and flexible! Just attend an orientation then shadow actual tours with our world-class guides to gain first-hand experience and learn the tour flow. Our next orientation is schedule for:
- Tuesday, November 1 from 5:30-6:30pm
Are you interested? Let us know!
More opportunities with Brucemore
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Brucemore
Location:
2160 LINDEN DR SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403, US
Mission Statement
Brucemore inspires community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts. Our vision is twofold: 1) To expand the legacy of Brucemore’s families in making Iowa a better place to live, work, and visit. 2) To model a balance of best practices in preservation and innovative use.
Description
Brucemore inspires community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts. The 1880s mansion, six other historic structures, 26-acres of gardens and grounds, and tens of thousands of objects and archival documents serve as an irreplaceable foundation representing more than 130 years of history. Since 1981, more than one million people have visited the carefully preserved estate for community, cultural, and heritage programs.
Volunteers fulfill Brucemore's mission in a variety of ways including assisting with cultural events and leading tours of the mansion. Your involvement in our volunteer activities is vital to the ongoing success of the organization. Contact us to discover how you can become involved in sharing and supporting this irreplaceable community asset.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2160 Linden Drive SECedar Rapids, IA 52403
DATE POSTED
October 10, 2016
SKILLS
- History
- Storytelling
- Public Speaking
- General Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training