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8 people are interested
Join the Rockwood Volunteer Team!
ORGANIZATION: New Castle County Volunteer Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
What is Your Passion?
Unique historic architecture? Gardening on a grand scale? Local history? Decorative arts and antiques?
Rockwood Museum and Park has the volunteer opportunity for you!
* Be a costumed tour guide
* Help set up special exhibits
* Research the collection and archival records
* Garden in the formal garden and surrounding 72 acres.
Interested? Please email your resume, contact information, and a short cover letter explaining your interest to Rockwood volunteer coordinator, Kristen Roberts, at kmroberts@nccde.org or call (302) 761-1722 for more information or to set up a meeting.
Volunteering at Rockwood Museum has great benefits!
- A rare opportunity to work closely with museum objects and to lend a hand in setting up special ongoing exhibits in the museum.
- Free admission to museum for volunteer and guest.
- Educational sessions about interpreting the museum and other aspects of the collection and local history.
- Volunteer discounts on items purchased in the museum gift shop.
- Field trips provided quarterly to other museums for continuing education and socializing with other Rockwood Museum volunteers.
- Yearly appreciation dinner for all museum volunteers.
Volunteer schedules are flexible. All guides serve a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per month...but typically guides fall in love with Rockwood and choose to serve more often!
There is also one volunteer meeting per month and occasional training sessions.
Museum Hours:
Wednesday through Saturday 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 12 noon - 4:30 PM.
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About New Castle County Volunteer Services
Location:
77 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer service enriches our community. The rewards are many: helping others, sharing your skills, making new friends, expanding your interests, earning community service hours, and having fun. New Castle County volunteer opportunities are great for individuals, corporate teams and groups of all kinds. Below are some of the various opportunities available in New Castle County.
Description
There are a wide spread of opportunites that are available for volunteers. Volunteers are key partners in bringing programs and services to residents via special events, libraries, Rockwood Musuem and Parks, the Art Studio, Community Recreation Centers, Parks, and more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmington, DE 19809
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Curating
- Photography
- Arts Administration
- Exhibition Arts
- Landscaping
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- From 8 to 25 hours weekly.