Volunteers Needed for Napa Valley Museum's New Location!
ORGANIZATION: Napa Valley Museum
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The Napa Valley Museum Yountville is looking for vollunteers for the opening of the MAC, the Museum of Art and Culture, our new satellite location in St. Helena!
Our grand opening exhibition will be, Julia: A Recipe for life, a look into the extraordinary life of Julia Chlid.
We are looking for energetic, people who love to share their passion for culture, art and history to serve as tour guides for the Julia Child exhibition.
Who makes a good Docent?
Qualities which make for a good Docent are enthusiasm, patience, flexibility, and the ability to take a visitor-centered approach to touring. Successful Docents are interpersonal, skilled at interacting with visitors of all ages and interested in working as a member of a team. Docents are committed to learning new ways of engaging visitors and are willing to make the necessary time commitments to both training and touring.
What background is required ?
Prior knowledge of art is not necessary; only an open mind, flexibility, interest, enthusiasm and time for sharing are required . Museum docents receive self-satisfaction and enlightenment through this program since they are most often the first contact many children and adults have with art , culture, and the Museum.
Candidates should possess :
* Interest in art, history, and culture
* Good public speaking skills
* En thusiasm for learning and for sharing knowledge
* An ability to interpret and encourage others to interpret the stories behind the exhibits
* Ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds
* Flexibility
14 Shifts
- Fri Jun 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - FULL
- Fri Jun 27, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST - FULL
- Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - FULL
- Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST - FULL
- Sun Jun 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Jun 29, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Jul 06, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Jul 06, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Fri Jul 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Fri Jul 11, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
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About Napa Valley Museum
Location:
55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA 94559, US
Mission Statement
Situated mid-valley in the historic town of Yountville, between St. Helena and Napa, the Museum provides unique experiences that enrich the cultural fabric of our community through exhibitions and educational programs. At Napa Valley Museum Yountville, explore the connections between our Valley’s environment, culture, history and creative expression.
Description
Situated mid-valley in the historic town of Yountville, between St. Helena and Napa, the Museum provides unique experiences that enrich the cultural fabric of our community through exhibitions and educational programs. At Napa Valley Museum Yountville, explore the connections between our Valley's environment, culture, history and creative expression.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture
WHEN
Fri Apr 18, 2025 - Thu Jul 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 14 shifts
WHERE
607 Saint Helena HighwaySt. Helena, CA 94574
(38.4886 ,-122.45039 )
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Visual Arts
- Exhibition Arts
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one - 3 1/2 hour shift per week
- An interest in art, history, and culture, good public interaction skills, ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds, retail experience, helpful but not required.