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ORGANIZATION: Green-Meldrim House

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The Green-Meldrim House seeks volunteers to become tour guides/docents of the historic house on Madison Square in the Historic Landmark District of Savannah, GA. Prospective tour guides are provided with training in architecture/Gothic Revival, art/mid-19th century, the history and development of Savannah, Civil War history, urban slavery as well as communication techniques. Once trained tour guides interact with visitors and lead groups through the two-story town house which exhibits art, architecture and furnishings.

2 Shifts

  • morning / 09:45 AM to 11:45 AM EST
    until 1pm.
  • afternoon / 12:45 PM to 04:00 PM EST
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Green-Meldrim House

Location:

14 W. Macon Street, Harris, Savannah, GA, GA 31401, US

Mission Statement

"To preserve and maintain to the highest standards the historic structure, collections, and garden of the Green-Meldrim House and to share with Savannah and the world the stories of the people who designed, built, visited, worked, lived and changed history in it." Draft. 9/20/2023

Description

The Green-Meldrim House is an 1853 Gothic-Revival style gem, which housed the military headquarters of General William T. Sherman following the American army's successful March-to-the-Sea during the Civil War. The house showcases the stories of those who built, lived, worked in, visited and made history in what became a National Historic Landmark. The historic house welcomes visitors from all over the world for tours and programs. Savannah, Georgia is an international tourist destination.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

14 West Macon StreetHarrisSavannah, GA 31401

(32.07371,-81.09489)
 

DATE POSTED

October 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • English
  • Multi-Tasking
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Two shifts or more a month. 8 hours generally.
  • Ability to walk up and down stairs. Pleasant demeanor.

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