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2 people are interested
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Fe - Docent Recruitment
ORGANIZATION: New Mexico History Museum
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2 people are interested
We are now recruiting docents to lead the New Mexico History Museum’s Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Fe. Learn more about our city’s fascinating past and share your knowledge with diverse visitors from all over the U.S. and the world. Volunteer informational Zoom sessions: January 19 at 4pm, January 22 at 11am, and January 26 at 4pm. There is no charge. To register, email your name and which session works best for you.
The docent recruitment and information meeting will be conducted online. Training sessions for new docents also will be conducted online in February 2022.
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About New Mexico History Museum
Location:
13 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501, US
Mission Statement
Friends of History (FoH) is a support group for the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe, NM (NMHM) organized under the by-laws of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation (MNMF). The mission of the FOH is to (1) assist the MNMF in fund development to support the annual exhibition and educational programs of the New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors; (2) assist with special projects as needed; (3) and promote an awareness and appreciation of the mission of NMHM, which is "Sharing New Mexico’s history to recognize, strengthen and empower the communities we serve."
Description
Friends of History accomplishes its mission by:
1. Offering a public program of historical walking tours in downtown Santa Fe led by museum-trained docents.
2. Producing a public lecture series featuring recognized scholars that illuminates the diverse history of New Mexico.
3. Creating and lead an annual slate of historical tours, field trips, and events that deepen understanding of people, places, and events in New Mexico History.
4. Creating and participating in other fundraising, awareness, and support activities as need in cooperation with NMHM and MNMF.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 14, 2021
SKILLS
- History
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour for recruitment and information meeting. Eight hours for docent training classes.