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17 people are interested
Gain customer service experience! Become a Gift Shop volunteer at the Portland Japanese Garden!
ORGANIZATION: Portland Japanese Garden
Please visit the new page to apply.
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17 people are interested
Are you looking to build your resume, meet new people, or connect with your community? We have the perfect entry level role for you in a BEAUTIFUL setting!
The Japanese Garden is looking for Retail Volunteers to support our Gift Shop staff.
Retail Volunteers greet customers and provide information about store products. They are also responsible for providing way-finding information to visitors and advertising for Garden events.
Volunteers will be outgoing, friendly and excited to engage with visitors. No previous retail experience necessary. High School students are welcome!
Retail volunteers are asked to commit to one 2 hour shift per month for a period no shorter than 6 months. Shifts are available on Thursdays through Sundays from 12-2 pm only.
To apply: Please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@japanesegarden.org with the subject line "Gift Shop volunteer" and tell us why you would like to volunteer at the Japanese Garden Gift Shop.
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 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Retail / Sales
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- One 2 hour shifts per month. Minimum 6 month commitment.
- Remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.