Kalaeloa Heritage Park needs Docent volunteers

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Do you have a passion for preserving and protecting the historical, cultural, and archaeological landscape of Kalaeloa? Love being outdoors and sharing knowledge with people?

The Kalaeloa Heritage and Legacy Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience a vast ancient cultural landscape spread across 11 acres through site tours and community workdays and is seeking a Docent volunteer.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Commit to at least one, preferably two, shifts per week from 8:30 to 11:30am
• Welcome and introduce visitors to the Kalaeloa Heritage Park
• Provide guided tours of one hour in duration
• Introduce and assist with self-guided tours
• Collect admission fees and sell gift shop items
• Represent the Kalaeloa Heritage Park in a professional and courteous manner to members and the visiting public
• This is an outdoor position that will require being on one’s feet for most of the shift, and walking around the Kalaeloa Heritage Park

Preferred candidates will have:

Experience working with the general public, excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, interest in native Hawaiian history and culture, self-motivated with ability to "think on one’s feet", be flexible, enthusiastic and have an attitude of respect for working with staff and visitors from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Attend training sessions and meetings as scheduled
• Complimentary Park membership

• Annual social events, including the annual Appreciation Dinner
• Quarterly newsletter for Park volunteers and staff

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing your experience and how it applies to this role along with your resume to volunteer@khlfoundation.org. Please send both in a single pdf, named: your name CV.