- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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41 people are interested
Origami Docents needed (weekday mornings)
ORGANIZATION: Japanese American National Museum
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
41 people are interested
Origami Docents are needed to assist in hands-on activities with school groups (elementary through high school). Shift times are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Volunteer days are flexible regular or semi-regular schedule is preferred with a minimum of two shifts per month. Our greatest needs are on Fridays and then Thursdays.
Training will be provided. Virtual orientation classes include an introduction to JANM and Japanese American History. PLUS onsite in-person training is provided for the four official Museum origami pieces along with a brief history of origami in America and how it relates to the JANM's mission.
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About Japanese American National Museum
Location:
100 North Central Avenue, Volunteer Office, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by preserving, interpreting and sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans. We share the story of Japanese Americans because we honor our nation's diversity. We believe in the importance of remembering our history to better guard against the prejudice that threatens liberty and equality in a democratic society. We strive as a world-class museum to provide a voice for Japanese Americans and a forum that enables all people to explore their own heritage and culture. We promote continual exploration of the meaning and value of ethnicity in our country through programs that preserve individual dignity, strengthen our communities, and increase respect among all people. We believe that our work will transform lives, create a more just America and, ultimately, a better world.
Description
Based in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo neighborhood, it has a nation-wide focus and international base of support. The Japanese American National Museum is located adjacent to the Metro Gold Line in the Little Tokyo/Arts district of downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization with diverse new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the National Museum ( www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nations’ premier cultural museums. In 2010, the Japanese American National Museum was awarded America’s highest honor for museum, the National Medal from the IMLS.
We are an American institution that researches, interprets and presents the culture, arts and history of those of Japanese ancestry in the United States.
Please visit our website at www.janm.org to view our calendar of public programs, exhibitions, group visit information and volunteer opportunities on www.janm.org/volunteer/
We are seeking volunteers for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Presently, we're unable to accept applications for Saturday or Sunday volunteers.
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 N. Central AveLos Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly or twice a month. Mornings Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
- Origami on-the-job training will be provided. Introduction to the Museum + Japanese American History classes will be provided.