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Flexible Schedule
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Encinitas, CA 92024
We have a volunteer position open for a creative individual to manage our Museum store. Design your own Gift Shop! This position is primarily responsible for assisting with selecting and purchasing store product (books, photos, gifts, etc.) brainstorming ideas for increasing profitability, managing store inventory, and reconciling money and charges collected for purchases. This position works collaboratively with the Museum Executive Director to deliver a fun, education and memorable experience for museum guests. Flexible hours: the museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 12 - 4 pm but the candidate is not required to be present during all open hours as Docents are responsible for ringing up purchases during their shifts. The candidate would be required to be present at special events where the store is temporarily set up outdoors. Retail, purchasing, merchandising, and customer relations experience preferred.
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Encinitas, CA 92024
The San Dieguito Heritage Museum is seeking enthusiastic, friendly individuals with a keen interest in history and community to serve as Museum Docents. This is a great volunteer opportunity for those who would like to learn more about history and get more deeply involved in their local community! The San Dieguito Heritage Museum was founded in 1988 to collect, preserve and interpret the local history of the San Dieguito River area, including Leucadia, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe. The Museum is housed at The Heritage Ranch, a unique and rustic property nestled in the city of Encinitas. This is a fun and dynamic museum, deeply rooted in the local community. Docent training will be provided, so no prior knowledge is required. We are flexible and will work around your schedule. Typically, docents volunteer two afternoons a month. Role of the docent Docents interpret local history while guiding visitors through exhibits; Encourage participation in museum activities and events; Manage gift shop sales; Assist with special tours; Assist with a range of museum projects: assist with accessions, preparation of exhibits, conducting research, data entry, photography among other tasks. Qualities of a docent The following qualities make a good docent: 1. A sincere and genuine interest in people of all ages. 2. A love for and excitement about learning and teaching. 3. Attention to detail and accuracy. 4. A sense of flexibility and cooperation. 5. An attitude of tolerance and respect for all people’s points of view.
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Encinitas, CA 92024
Looking for volunteers! We have lots of fun events where we need lots of hands! There are all kinds of volunteer opportunities to be had - you pick what you would like to do . . . . just give me a call! Thank you!
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Encinitas, CA 92024
Volunteers are needed to help with school tours (mostly 3rd Grade) at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum (Heritage Ranch) in Encinitas. Volunteers do fun activities with the children including making butter, bartering, and making sand paintings. Trained docents also give tours of the museum. Training is given, and volunteers will be supervised by experienced docents. School tours take place between 9:00 and 11:30 on school days during the school year. Typically there are 1-2 tours a week, but you can volunteer as often or seldom as your schedule allows. Come and join us!
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
