Oregon State Capitol Tour Guide
ORGANIZATION: Oregon State Capitol
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A great tour guide can spark curiosity for a lifetime! Many Oregonians vividlly remember their school field trip to the Capitol- Seeing the rotunda, climbing the stairs to the Gold Man, and learning about their government. You can be a part of those memories!
Visitor Services at the Oregon State Capitol relies heavily on volunteers to facilitate our school, public building, and other tour experiences. Guides share building history, Oregon history, the legislative process, and more.
Not a expert? No problem! We have a robust guide training program. Tour guides are also welcome to pursue professional certification through the National Association of Interpretive Guides to become a Certified Intepretive Guide which is a lifelong endorsement and transferrable through many historic, natural, and cultural sites.
As a guide, you'll gain valuable skills like:
- Public Speaking
- Knowledge of the Legislative Process
- Group logistics
- Interpretive Programming
- Reading your Audience
- Oregon History
And, if you opt to be one of our tower tour guides:
- Stairmaster skills! (Tour guides are not required to climb the tower - this is just an option)
Becoming a Capitol Tour guide is a great way to build your resume if pursuing musuem, performance, education, and many other fields!
Guides can be in-person or virtual.
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About Oregon State Capitol
Location:
900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301, US
Mission Statement
Oregon State Capitol Visitor Services volunteers, age 16 and up, provide friendly, non-partisan service to all who enter the building. Capitol volunteers interact with many visitors including local school children, government leaders, and guests from all over the world.
Description
The Visitor Services Volunteer Program at the Oregon State Capitol has been in existence since 1985. We currently have more than 60 volunteers. Capitol tour guides lead groups from 4th graders to foreign dignitaries, sharing the history of the Capitol and informing guests how they may become involved in the legislative process. Kiosk attendants greet, direct, and provide information. Capitol Store volunteers assist in the retail shop including: cashier, merchandising, and inventory processing. Legislative Ushers serve during legislative sessions in the House and Senate Galleries. Volunteers also assist with special events including Oregon's Birthday Celebration, Cherry Blossom Day, Asian and Pacific Islander Day, Multicultural Day, Oregon's Bounty, Holidays at the Capitol, and more. Volunteers may help with a single event or provide ongoing assistance. To learn more visit: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/capitolhistorygateway/Pages/Visitor-Services-Volunteer.aspx
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Politics
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
900 Court St. NESalemSalem, OR 97301
(44.93835 ,-123.03048 )
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Anthropology
- History
- Research
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3.5 hrs every other week