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6 people are interested
Seeking Volunteer Walking Tour Guides for Fall school field trips!
ORGANIZATION: SAN FRANCISCO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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6 people are interested
About Us:
The San Francisco Historical Society (www.sfhisory.org) exists to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of our city from its earliest days to the present. We engage residents, visitors, and the next generation of history enthusiasts in exploring how San Francisco’s history has shaped its unique identity. We do this through history programs, school walking tours, publications, mobile history apps, museum tours, special events and exhibits, and ongoing collaborations with other local history groups and cultural institutions. Our museum and event space are located at the epicenter of old San Francisco, on the site of the city’s first branch mint at 608 Commercial Street (www.sfhistory.org).
Overview
Do you have a passion for San Francisco history and culture? If so, the SFHS Volunteer Walking Tour Guide Program may be right for you.
SFHS is looking for new walking tour guides specifically to lead/co-lead our 90-minute "Gold Rush & Sunken Ships" walking tours for our 4th grade field trips! Our Gold Rush and Sunken Ships tour explores ground zero of the California Gold Rush. Students learn how San Francisco grew from a sleepy trading village to a thriving boom town after the discovery of gold in 1848, instantly becoming the United States’ first truly international city and the center of trade in the West. This is an ideal volunteer opportunity for former teachers, retirees, college students or history enthusiasts.
Qualifications
Passion for SF and its history
Enthusiasm for story telling
Sense of humor
Enjoy working with ages 8-11yrs old
Requirements
Must be 18 years or older
Commit to a 2-hour online 101 Tour Guide training class and 3 hours SFHS mentor training
1-3 months practicing the Gold Rush & Sunken Ships script on your own/with mentor
School Field trips are offered: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am- 1pm by teacher appointment
Commit to leading 2-3 trips per month
Reinforce SFHS core mission
Interested? Email Beth Roemer at beth.roemer@sfhistory.org
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About SAN FRANCISCO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Location:
608 COMMERCIAL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111, US
Mission Statement
The San Francisco Historical Society exists to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of our city from its earliest days to the present.
Description
We engage residents, visitors, and the next generation of history enthusiasts in exploring how San Francisco’s history has shaped its unique identity. We do this through history programs, walking tours, publications, mobile history apps, special events and exhibits, and ongoing collaborations with other local history groups and cultural institutions. Our museum and event space is located at the epicenter of old San Francisco, on the site of the city’s first branch mint at 608 Commercial Street.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
608 Commercial StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Theater Arts
- History
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible- Commit to a 2-hour online 101 Tour Guide training class and 3 hours SFHS mentor training 1-3 months practicing the Gold Rush & Sunken Ships script on your own/with mentor. School Field trips are offered: Tue, Wed,Thurs between 10am- 1pm
- School tour are given on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 11am- 12:30pm