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6 people are interested
USC PAM Docent
ORGANIZATION: USC Pacific Asia Museum
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6 people are interested
USC PAM Docents facilitate learning experiences for school children and adults in the museum’s galleries and are active ambassadors of the museum’s mission to create inspiring encounters with the art, history, and culture of Pacific Asia that promotes intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity. Docents lead in-person and virtual tours for students in grades K-12 and for occasional adult groups.
The ideal candidates will be curious about Asian art and culture (no previous knowledge required). They will have good communication skills, an enthusiasm for leading discussions with students, and time to dedicate to touring and docent activities.
Training Logistics:
- 10-11 weeks of meetings every Tuesday from 10:00am - 2:30pm from January through April
- Sessions include lectures on Asian art history/culture followed by training on touring techniques, group management, and in-gallery practice.
- Weekly homework assignments
- Once training is complete, docents are required to tour on Wednesday through Friday, several times per month on a day of their choosing.
- Docents are required to attend monthly council meetings and participate in committees
Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted by a member of the Docent Council with more details and schedule for an in-person info session/interview at the museum.
1 Shift
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10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
This schedule is only for the training. It is more flexible on the mornings of Wednesday thru Friday after that
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with USC Pacific Asia Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About USC Pacific Asia Museum
Location:
46 N. Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, US
Mission Statement
USC PAM’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Description
Established in 1971, the museum is one of few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
The museum’s historic building has served as a center for art, culture and learning in Pasadena since its construction in 1924 by pioneering collector and entrepreneur Grace Nicholson (1877-1948) as her residence, galleries, and Treasure House/emporium. Ms. Nicholson’s championing of Asian art early in the century set the tone for much of the Pasadena community’s arts-related activities during the ensuing decades. The building also served as the site of the Pasadena Art Museum, which was renowned for its groundbreaking exhibitions of contemporary art. Pacific Asia Museum combined the spirits of both its predecessors in its focus on the classic and contemporary arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. In 2013, University of Southern California partnered with the museum to form USC Pacific Asia Museum. The affiliation broadened the community that benefits from the museum’s role as a vital resource for education and cultural heritage, and expanded the audience interested in a dialogue about art, history and culture.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
46 N. Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101
DATE POSTED
September 8, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 11 weeks of meetings every Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:30pm from January thru April. Following completion of training, docent is required to attend monthly council meetings on 2nd Tuesday of the month and tour K-12 students on Wed-Fri of your choice