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3 people are interested
Docent- Nathaniel Hawthorne's Birthplace/ Hooper-Hathaway House
ORGANIZATION: THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
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3 people are interested
Overview
As a key member of the Visitor Service Team, Nathaniel Hawthorne House/Hooper Hathaway Docent and Exhibit monitors interact with guests while answering questions and monitoring guest behavior in the self-guided areas of the site. Volunteers in these areas ensure that guests are respecting the historic spaces by following established rules.
Duties and Responsibilities
Welcome guests entering Nathaniel Hawthorne House or Exhibit space
Inform guests that you are there to assist them as they self-guide through the space by answering questions or helping them find their way
Stay in the space the entire time until relieved by another staff member for breaks or lunch. While stationed in this area, remind guests as needed to please not touch objects on display, not to eat, drink or smoke in the space, and not to take any pictures of any kind.
Arrive at work on time and work the entire scheduled shift
More opportunities with THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
Location:
115 DERBY ST, SALEM, MA 01970, US
Mission Statement
To preserve our National Historic Landmark and leverage its power as an icon of American culture to engage diverse audiences and provide education opportunities for our local immigrant community.
Description
We value the preservation and philanthropic Settlement legacies of our founder, Caroline Emmerton.
We value the literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
We value our designation as a National Historic Landmark and our role in telling the history of our nation.
We value the historic preservation of our site: buildings, gardens and stories.
We value being a center of and for the following communities:
Guests
National historical community
Local, at-risk immigrant community
Literary community
We value education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
115 Derby StreetSalem, MA 01970
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Multi-Tasking
- History
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- We will work with the volunteer