River Center Docent

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River Center Docents volunteers at the Riverview Ranch House and River Store on weekends and during special Parkway events. They 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 two shifts per month (five hours total per month).

Scheduling

River Center Docents volunteer at the River Center on 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.

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 the 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