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13 people are interested
Azalea Festival Home Tour Docents, 2018
ORGANIZATION: Historic Wilmington Foundation
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13 people are interested
This is a fun way to be an important part of the city's biggest event- the Azalea Festival!
Historic Wilmington Foundation's Home Tour docents...
- Use information provided by HWF to educate Tour goers on a home’s history and architectural features
- Sell Tickets
- Hand out Tickets
- Mark Pre-Purchased Tickets for entry
- Encourage Home Tour guests to respect the home they’re touring (by not eating/drinking/taking pictures, etc)
- Most importantly provide hospitality to our guests and answer their questions
A Docent Training session is required sometime during the two weeks before the event. Date & Time TBD. Also if you would like to work with friends, just send me everyone's name and contact info and we'll try to assign you to the same shift at the same house. Docents have the opportunity to purchase a half price Home Tour ticket.
There are 4 shifts in total. You may volunteer for any of the 4 shifts: 12:45 - 3:30 pm and 3:15 - 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 14 and 12:45 -3:30 pm and 3:15 - 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 15.
If you'd like to take a leadership role, inquire about House Captain duties.
More opportunities with Historic Wilmington Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Historic Wilmington Foundation
Location:
2011 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403, US
Mission Statement
To protect and preserve the irreplaceable historic resources of Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region.
Description
The Historic Wilmington Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses its efforts towards preserving the architectural heritage of the Lower Cape Fear region. Since its formation in 1966, the Historic Wilmington Foundation has successfully saved over 100 historic properties from demolition. Our mission is to continue promoting historic preservation in the community through educational programs, exhibits, community involvement and revolving fund activities.
Two of our most recognizable programs are Tar Heels Go Walking and Legacy Architectural Salvage. Tar Heels Go Walking a partnership with New Hanover County Schools where Historic Wilmington Foundation leads third grade children on a tour of downtown Wilmington, introducing them to Wilmington's history, architecture, public art and the role played by historic preservation in their home town. Legacy Architectural Salvage is a salvage warehouse and store accepting architectural element donations which are c.1960 and older. Items you can expect to find are things like molding, flooring, hardware, spindles, windows, doors, sinks, finials, iron grates, etc. In addition to keeping pieces of our architectural history from the landfills, LAS is a resource for contractors and homeowners wishing to preserve their historic homes, artists, crafters and bargain hunters. Volunteers are needed for these and other projects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2011 Market StreetWilmingtonWilmington, NC 28403
DATE POSTED
January 29, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Less than 3 hours
- Requires standing and interacting with people. May require the use of a smartphone (not provided).