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River Center Docents
ORGANIZATION: San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust
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General Description
River Center Docents volunteer in the Riverview Ranch House and River Store on weekends and during special Parkway events. Docents interact with River Center visitors and provide information about the River Parkway Trust, Parkway access opportunities, and the San Joaquin River history. Docents can also serve in the River Store gift shop conducting sales and interacting with River Center visitors. This position is perfect for outgoing and enthusiastic individuals who can commit to 2 shifts per month (5 hours total per month).
Scheduling
River Center Docents volunteer at the River Center, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, (AM Shift: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, PM Shift: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm), and during select special Trust events which occur at the River Center.
Training
New River Center Docents will participate in one 2-hour orientation and training session at the River Center.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations
- Participate in job training with a veteran volunteer, staff, or board member
- Become familiar with the River Center Docent Manual
Develop knowledge of River Parkway Trust projects, programs, and activities
House Docent
- Lead Ranch House tours for visitors
- Answer questions about the history of the Ranch House and Riverview Ranch
- Be a friendly and helpful host
Store Docent
- Learn the Square Store System
- Conduct transactions for merchandise
- Answer visitor questions and help orient visitors to the River Center
Qualifications
- Passion for the River Parkway Trust’s work to create and protect the 22-mile San Joaquin River Parkway
- Flexible schedules - the ability to volunteer for two 2.5 hour shifts on weekends each month
- Enjoy meeting and conversing with new people.
House Docent
- Interest in cultural and natural history of the San Joaquin River
- Mobility - this position requires climbing stairs and moving throughout the Ranch House
Store Docent
- Comfortable with using an iPad
- Excellent customer service skills
2 Shifts
- 10:00 AM to 12:30 AM
- 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
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About San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust
Location:
11605 Old Friant Road, FRESNO, CA 93730, US
Mission Statement
The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust's mission is to preserve and restore San Joaquin River lands having ecological, scenic or historic significance, to educate the public on the need for stewardship, to research issues affecting the river, and to promote educational, recreational and agricultural uses consistent with the protection of the river’s resources.
Description
We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available ranging from education to planting. Please visit the "Ways to Give" page on our website for a complete list of our volunteer opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11605 Old Friant RoadFresno, CA 93730
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2022
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- River Center Docents volunteer at the River Center, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, (AM Shift: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, PM Shift: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm). 2 shifts per month (5 hours total per month).