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Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
We are looking for a Head Garden Curator for our gardens. We have a rose garden, a cactus garden, and a children's garden. We are actively searching for someone with professional cultivation and gardening experience to become an active part of the gardens. This would include maintenance of the gardens, training of volunteers, and consulting for their benefit. These gardens are historic and of great value. We need a hands on garden lover to harness the beauty of the grounds and help the museum meet major goals. Within this volunteer role, there is a small stipend for your role here. Please call to know more!
Date Posted: Sep 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum has three major gardens that are visited by approximately 5000 patrons each year. This includes the Rose Garden dating back to the 1930s, the Cactus Garden dating back to the 1970s, and the soon to open Children's Garden. We are seeking volunteers to assist with caring for plants, clearing debris, pruning overgrown vegetation, trail maintenance, and weeding. We provide tools, bags, and refreshments. Garden volunteers are welcome to bring their own equipment. Please note: Garden volunteers will be trained by our head gardener, who is also a volunteer and only works Monday and Wednesday mornings. Garden volunteers must shadow with him before being allowed to work independently on different days, including Saturdays. Garden volunteers must be over the age of 18. Garden volunteers are encouraged to attend and get involved in related museum programs including our annual Rose Pruning Workshop and June Bloom public garden tours. Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum volunteers receive a 10% discount in the museum giftshop and are invited to our Winter and Summer Volunteer Luncheon.
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum is seeking volunteers to assist with special events. The museum has 8 events scheduled throughout the year. Public Programs/Special Events volunteers are asked to help during the entirety of the event, including set up and clean up, whenever possible. (Volunteers are not required to be available for every event) This opportunity is open to individuals, couples, friends, and groups. Students under 18 are required to volunteer with a parent or liable adult, such a teacher or Scout leader, and must be approved in advance. Tasks include: helping with parking, educational activities, field security, safety, set up, take down, greeting, and directing the public. Public Programs/Events volunteers are provided with lunch and refreshments. Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum volunteers receive a 10% discount in the museum giftshop and are invited to our Winter and Summer Volunteer Luncheon.
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
The Museum is looking for people to help with the children's school tour activities Tuesday through Friday from 9:30am to 12pm. These volunteers will assist children in activities such as adobe brick making, gold panning, Victorian games, and art projects. This is a great way to get involved with children and the museum. The museum has over 4,000 children visit each year and we need your help making their trip to the museum a fun and memorable one! Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum volunteers receive a 10% discount in the museum giftshop and are invited to our Winter and Summer Volunteer Luncheon.
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
Tour Guide/ Docents conduct museum tours for visitors of all ages. New volunteer docents go through a training consisting of one in-person training session and an new docent "how to" orientation. Additionally, docents will be required to read historical background documents to prepare for a final check out tour before being signed off. Docents present the story of the Rancho San Pedro, the Dominguez family, and the 1910 International Aviation Meet within the context of Southern California development. Tours are given every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday and the first Thursday and Friday of each month at 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Minimum commitment is one tour day per month. Monthly docent meetings are every 1st Saturday. Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum volunteers receive a 10% discount in the museum gift shop and are invited to our Winter and Summer Volunteer Luncheons. Additionally, four times a year the docent team is invited on a group outing to visit a local historic site or museum; admission and lunch paid for by the museum.
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2023