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15 people are interested
Museum Gallery Docent
ORGANIZATION: National Watch & Clock Museum
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15 people are interested
A docent is a tour guide. Docents introduce the world of timekeeping to visitors through specific examples of the collections, thereby enhancing the experience for everyone who visits the National Watch and Clock Museum.
You can get involved by leading tours of adults or children, or just being available as an ASK ME docent, fielding questions about the clocks and watches in the exhibits.
The volunteer will be trained by the museum staff on giving gallery presentations. No knowledge of clock or watch history necessary. Volunteer must be able to work with the public.
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About National Watch & Clock Museum
Location:
514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 17512, US
Mission Statement
The museum operated by the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors specializes in the public display of horological artifacts of every kind and description and offering related lending, research and reference library facilities.
Description
The National Watch and Clock Museum is a center of learning, research, and education sustained by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC). Focusing on the study of time, the preservation of timepieces and their intimate relationship to all human activity. The museum collection includes more than 14,000 timepieces ranging from sundials to atomic clocks.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
514 Poplar StreetColumbia, PA 17512
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Volunteer schedule can vary by when scheduled tours are.