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1 person is interested
Seeking Museum Docents!
ORGANIZATION: Center for Puppetry Arts
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Join the Docent Program at the Center for Puppetry Arts! T he Center for Puppetry Arts Museum Docents are trained volunteers who help inspire our patrons to explore and discover the history and magic of puppetry through the puppets on display at CPA.
CPA’s Docents are adults of all ages, walks of life, and educational backgrounds who enjoy puppetry, learning new things, and sharing that knowledge with others. Docents greet museum guests, lead tours, assist with special events, and act as ambassadors of CPA.
Training: CPA’s Docent candidates must go through a 9 week training program to gain the necessary skills and experience to lead tours and to familiarize themselves with CPA’s mission, history, museum collection, etc. Training sessions are 3 hours each, once a week. Docents must commit to the program for a minimum of one year, volunteering at least 3 hours a month throughout the year.
Benefits of being a CPA Docent:
-Support an active arts organization, directly benefiting children in Title 1 schools and Atlanta area children
-Opportunity to make new friends and meet people with shared interests
-Develop new skills and experience new outlooks
-Invitation to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party and Staff Holiday Party
Benefits acquired after first 20 hours of service each year: (must volunteer regularly)
-Complimentary performance tickets
-Free museum admission
-10% off in the Museum Shop
-The ability to attend exclusive work-shops and tours about puppetry
Benefits acquired after 40 hours of service:
-All of the above, plus special invitations to Patron Parties
-Ability to be Volunteer of the Year and receive tickets to our annual String Fling Gala
How to Apply: Docents provide a valuable service to CPA and are a vital part of our community. If you would like to contribute your time and talent, copy and paste this link into your server http://www.puppet.org/programs/museum/museum-docent/
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About Center for Puppetry Arts
Location:
1404 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, US
Mission Statement
In 1978 Kermit the Frog accompanied by his creator, Jim Henson, cut the ribbon officially opening the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. The Center was the vision of founder Vincent Anthony for a new arts institution in Atlanta - a magical place where art and education intersect to stimulate creativity and learning. Today the Center is the largest nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to the art of puppetry. Widely regarded as a cultural treasure, the Center delights audiences of all ages with sophisticated, fully staged puppetry shows; museum exhibits putting puppetry into global, cultural and historical contexts; and arts infused education programs meeting state or national curriculum standards to enhance classroom learning in a unique way.
Description
Support the Center for Puppetry Arts with your time! A wide range of volunteer opportunities is available. We welcome anyone 16 YEARS OF AGE and up with a variety of skills and backgrounds. Our ideal volunteer candidate is able to commit to a significant length of time, whether that be weekly or monthly, and/or be available for special events and periodic needs. Visit our website to download the Volunteer Application, which is the first step to becoming a volunteer at the Center for Puppetry Arts! It also includes a background check consent form, which must be processed before all volunteers begin their time here. An orientation meeting with the volunteer coordinator also is required.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1404 Spring St NW at 18thAtlanta, GA 30309
DATE POSTED
December 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Storytelling
- Theater Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 10 week training, once a week