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5 people are interested
Visitor Services Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Dumbarton House
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5 people are interested
Would you like to make people’s day with a cheerful welcome? This volunteer opportunity may be for you! Visitor Service Volunteers are vital link between the history of Dumbarton House and its visitors. Greet visitors, hand out brochures, manage ticket and gift shop sales, record attendance, and answer general questions. This is great for someone who has limited time to train or volunteer. VSVs answer visitor questions about the neighborhood and Dumbarton House, and assist with starting visitors on self-guided tours. Visitor Service Volunteers are expected to commit themselves to a minimum of two weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) or one day on the weekend each month in four-hour shifts. Training is provided.
Spring 2017 Visitor Service Volunteer Training
- May 12th, 1pm-3pm OR
- May 21st, 11am-1pm
Please complete an online application: http://dumbartonhouse.org/volunteer-information
More opportunities with Dumbarton House
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About Dumbarton House
Location:
2715 Q Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, US
Mission Statement
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America is a not-for-profit historical and educational organization. The mission of the Dumbarton House museum, a Federal period historic house museum, is to preserve the historic structure and its collections and to educate the public about life in Washington, D.C., during the early years of the Republic. Emphasis is placed on Joseph Nourse, first Register of the Treasury, and his family, and their occupation of the property from 1804 through 1813.
Description
Dumbarton House is a fine example of Federal period architecture and offers visitors to Washington, D.C., a unique opportunity to enhance their appreciation of early American history. Closely connected to the first years of the American Republic, the house has stood on the heights of Georgetown for over two centuries.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2715 Q Street NWWashington, DC 20007
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- minimum of 4-8 hours per month
- complete online application: http://dumbartonhouse.org/volunteer-information