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12 people are interested
Museum Docent
ORGANIZATION: TACOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
The role of a THS museum docent is three-fold. 1. They serve as hosts, to provide a welcoming experience. In many cases they are the museum’s "front-line" representatives. 2. They serve as interpreters of the museum’s exhibits, helping to give the visitor a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history. 3. In addition, docents assist in preserving the collections by providing assistance with various projects or tasks. The interpretive or educational role of the docent is the most important and challenging aspect of the job.
2 Shifts
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Shifts available Wednesday-Saturday.
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afternoon /
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Shifts available Wednesday-Saturday.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with TACOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About TACOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Location:
406 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402, US
Mission Statement
MISSION: Tacoma Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of the history of the City of Tacoma and its people.
Description
- Tacoma Historical Society is a volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) charitable, nonprofit corporation, and is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of the history of the City of Tacoma and its people.
- We believe a community and its neighborhoods are enriched and strengthened by awareness of their unique cultural, political and social history. We strive to increase the level of this awareness for all persons who live in, visit or are curious about Tacoma.
- We actively collect, document and preserve artifacts related to Tacoma’s past from the period immediately preceding the location of the Delin Mill on Tacoma’s waterfront in 1852 up to the significant events of the present day.
- We encourage scholarship related to Tacoma’s history so that a significant legacy will be available to future generations.
- We disseminate information about Tacoma’s history and present programs and displays of historical personages, places and events so that all interested persons can develop their understanding and appreciation of this city and its people.
- We partner with and support community and cultural organizations’ efforts which further the growth of historical interest in and awareness of Tacoma’s heritage.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
406 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2021
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Docents typically volunteer a minimum of 2 hours per week, though schedules are flexible.