Quilt Museum Gallery Guide
ORGANIZATION: PADUCAH MCCRACKEN RSVP
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Agency: Museum of American Quilters
Purpose: The purpose of the Museum of American Quilter's Society is to educate the local, national and international public about art, history and heritage of quiltmaking, including the diversity of quilts and their makers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors.
- Give directions to various exhibits.
- Answer questions by visitors about the museum and exhibits.
- Guard quilts from being damaged.
Length of Appointment: Volunteer opportunities are on goingthrough the quilt museum with no specific length of time commitment required.
Time Commitment: Minimum of one hour per month.
Qualifications:
- Interest in quilts and their history.
- Comfort with public speaking.
- Ability to study quilts and relate information to visitors
Support: Support will be provided by Volunteer Coordinator, Sherry Johnston
Dress Code: Dress casual
Benefits:
- MAQS quarterly Newsletter
- 20% discount in the gift shop the day of the volunteer meeting
- 10% discount on the day you volunteer
- Volunteer training and handbook
- Participate in gallery talks and other special events
- Free admission tickets accumulated based on the number of hours you volunteer
- Satisfaction in knowing you are contributing to the education and enjoyment of our visitors!
More opportunities with PADUCAH MCCRACKEN RSVP
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About PADUCAH MCCRACKEN RSVP
Location:
1400 H.C. Mathis Dr, Paducah, KY 42001, US
Mission Statement
To promote volunteerism, particularly among persons age 55 and older, and provide opportunities for them to pursue their interests and use their abilities to help meet critical needs of Hickman and McCracken Counties.
Description
A dynamic, reliable and rewarding source connecting Senior Citizens to community volunteer opportunities...
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
215 Jefferson St.Paducah, KY 42001
DATE POSTED
August 2, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55