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8 people are interested
Las Angelitas Docent Training Class
ORGANIZATION: Las Angelitas del Pueblo
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8 people are interested
This is an opportunity to learn to give historical guided tours of El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Docent training lasts for six weeks and you will learn the historic roots of our city and how it has developed from before the first Spanish expeditions to the present time. Trainees learn from lectures, slide presentations, guest speakers and readings, not only on our history and culture, but also on how to give a great tour.
The BENEFITS OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER DOCENT:
Learning about Los Angeles history
Being a part of important community involvement
Making new friends with similar interests, meeting tourists and travelers
Attending meetings with guest lecturers and authors during the year
Unique area tours as a group to interesting places in Los Angeles
Enjoyable time in the most historic place in LA
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About Las Angelitas del Pueblo
Location:
132 Paseo del la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Mission Statement
Providing free walking tours of El Pueblo de Los Angeles, considered the birthplace of Los Angeles, to illuminate the history behind the city's founding and evolution.
Description
Las Angelitas del Pueblo, which has been giving free walking tours of the birthplace of Los Angeles for more than 50 years, is accepting applications for its five-week training course.
Docent trainees learn the fascinating history behind El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, which includes Olvera Street, the city's oldest home and church, its first graveyard and fire station, and eight free museums that celebrate the rich diversity of the city.
Graduates go on to provide free tours to the monument's visitors, ranging from third graders to tourists from all over the world.
Trainees will meet every other Saturday morning, beginning March 16 and running through April 27, at the nonprofit's office at 132 Paseo de la Plaza near Olvera Street.
Docents receive free parking and access to a range of perks, including a newsletter, history-related field trips, historical presentations and periodic social gatherings.
For more information, follow this link: http://lasangelitas.org/docent-training/
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
130 Paseo de la PlazaLas Angelitas Tour OfficeEl Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical MonumentLos Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
December 13, 2017
SKILLS
- History
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Public Speaking
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3-6 hours per month