Education - Field Trips
ORGANIZATION: The Williamson Museum
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Do you enjoy working with kids? Learning and sharing local history? Join our education team and lead field trips for local students!
The Williamson Museum offers field trips for all ages groups at the locations in Georgetown and Round Rock. Georgetown rotations include leading a guided tour of downtown or the courthouse, guiding a mock trial in the courthouse, trunk presentations, and sharing the history of the county. Round Rock rotations include a house tour, daily chores of the 1800s, and trunk presentations. Each rotation is 30 minutes long.
Scheduling is Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9am and 3pm as needed. Volunteers should be comfortable with public speaking and working with children, passionate about education, and have an interest in history. Education Volunteers will receive training materials and have the option of shadowing other volunteers before conducting an education program. Ideal for retired teachers.
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About The Williamson Museum
Location:
716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Williamson Museum is promote the culture and heritage of Williamson County through education, preservation, acquisition, and exhibition. Our vision is to become a benchmark for all museums by providing leading-edge historical and cultural education to the public.
Description
Located on the historic square in Georgetown, The Williamson Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1997 to promote the rich culture and heritage of Williamson County through education, preservation, acquisition, and exhibition.
Through our extensive educational outreach programs (we see 14,000 students a year!), our goal is to preserve the unique stories of the county for both present and future generations. In addition, the Museum provides insight and accurate historical information based on first-hand sources in a variety of areas. This focus allows the Museum to effectively educate, entertain and enlighten our visitors.
Visit us today and meet "Three-Legged Willie" - the namesake of the county. You can't miss his statue right in front of the museum!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
716 S. Austin AveGeorgetown, TX 78626
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2018
SKILLS
- History
- Teaching / Instruction
- Storytelling
- Public Speaking
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training