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History Center Interest - Volunteer with Special Exhibition
ORGANIZATION: Orange County Regional History Center
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177 people are interested
Special Exhibitions Volunteers assist with museum visitor experiences.
REPORTS TO: Diane Masciale, Museum Services Coordinator
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain presence at volunteer station outside exhibition doors
- Greet guests pleasantly and welcoming
- Facilitate timed entries into exhibition
- Clean interactives after each session
- Assist persons with special needs promptly
- Commit to volunteer an average of one day per week during exhibition dates
- Curious about exploring Central Florida’s rich history
- Friendly, adaptable, interested in speaking with museum guests of all ages
- Minimum Age 18 years
BENEFITS AND AWARDS FOR ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS
- Engaging and rewarding experience
- Opportunities to gain museum work experience in a Smithsonian-affiliated institution
- Free parking validation during scheduled volunteer shifts
After 100 hours of volunteer service:
- Individual Membership - Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc.
- Eligibility for The President’s Volunteer Service Award
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About Orange County Regional History Center
Location:
65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Orange County Regional History Center is to serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida’s continually unfolding story.
Description
The Orange County Regional History Center is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and a member of the American Alliance of Museums. The History Center includes a museum in a historic courthouse, the collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, the Joseph L. Brechner Research Library, and Heritage Square park. It advances its mission through wide-ranging programs, permanent and traveling exhibits, and limited-run exhibitions from other prestigious institutions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Orange County Regional History Center65 East Central Blvd.Downtown OrlandoOrlando, FL 32801
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2020
SKILLS
- History
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Commit to volunteer one shift per week, 10am - 4pm
- Social Security Number: Pursuant to Section 119.07(5), Florida Statutes, Orange County Government