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26 people are interested
Be the face of Portland Japanese Garden! Volunteer as a Village Host
ORGANIZATION: Portland Japanese Garden
Please visit the new page to apply.
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26 people are interested
Position Overview
Village Hosts are the first point of contact for visitors entering Portland Japanese Garden. They welcome visitors, provide information and answer questions. Village Hosts applicants must be at least 16 years old or older and should be friendly, outgoing and willing to engage with visitors to the Garden.
The Garden is looking for new Village Hosts to start in April 2020.
Primary Duties
- Roam the Cultural Village to welcome and orient visitors to the Garden and Washington Park.
- Assist Visitor Services staff in enforcing Garden etiquette.
- Advertise Garden events, tours and exhibitions to visitors.
- Promote Garden membership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
- Familiarize oneself with the organization and the Volunteer Handbook
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner and appearance
- Adhere to Garden Dress Code and wear a happi coat and volunteer name badge.
Qualifications
- Outgoing, friendly, and positive personality.
- A willingness to communicate with people of diverse nationalities, ages, and backgrounds.
- Ability to remain stationary for an extended period of time.
Details
- Shifts are two hours in length and are available weekdays and weekends between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm.
- We ask Village Hosts to commit to at least two shifts per month.
Applications
To apply, please email volunteer@japanesegarden.org and include "Village Host" in your subject line.
Please note: This position will start in April.
More opportunities with Portland Japanese Garden
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Portland Japanese Garden
Location:
611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
Our mission: Inspiring harmony and peace.
Description
Portland Japanese Garden is renowned as the finest and most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. Founded in 1963 and nestled in Washington Park above downtown Portland, Oregon, the Garden is one of the most important Japanese cultural institutions in North America. 450,000 people annually visit the national treasure and participate in its art, cultural, and educational programs. The Garden strives to provide every visitor with an inspiring experience of the beauty and tranquility of the Japanese garden art form. At the same time, the Garden is the beginning point of engaging diverse audiences to expand their understanding of Japan and themselves. Formal and informal education and cultural programs are offered so that visitors of any background or age will find something that is personally meaningful to them. One of a kind art exhibitions focused on Japanese arts, artists, and craftsmanship illuminate cross-cultural dialogue and understanding of the Japanese art form.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
611 SW Kingston Ave.Portland, OR 97205
DATE POSTED
February 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least two 2 hours shifts per month. Shifts are available between the months of June and October only.
- Remain stationary for an extended period of time.