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ORGANIZATION: BERKELEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

  • 28 people are interested
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With another docent, open and close the museum; warmly welcome visitors and handle occasional purchases or questions. Training is provided. Some knowledge of Berkeley history would be helpful, but you can learn by exploring our website and the on-site resources.

1 Shift

  • afternoon / 12:45 PM to 04:00 PM
    Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About BERKELEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

Location:

PO BOX 1190, BERKELEY, CA 94701, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Berkeley Historical Society is to foster appreciation and understanding of our city’s unique history by residents and visitors alike through research, collection, preservation, exhibition and publication of historical records, photographs, artifacts and other media.

Description

Our Society is run by volunteers, who do many things:

  • Organize at least two exhibitions per year
  • Discover and collect documentary materials and artifacts
  • Preserve the collections for future generations
  • Organize the collections so they are accessible
  • Present walking tours, lectures, concerts, workshops and social events
  • Conduct and publish oral history interviews
  • Produce a quarterly newsletter full of history articles
  • Publish books, booklets and postcards
  • Provide reference and referral services
  • Assist visitors with research, free of charge
  • Produce and show films and videos
  • Collaborate on projects with other organizations and individuals
  • Envision the Berkeley history museum of the future
  • Administer a website, a YouTube channel, and a Facebook group

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

1931 Center StreetBerkeley, CA 94704

(37.870144,-122.27186)
 

DATE POSTED

April 2, 2024

SKILLS

  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • A little over 3 hours once a month, twice a month, or once a week, depending on your interest and availability.

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