Whittier Museum
Cause Area
Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Location
6755 Newlin Ave Whittier, CA 90601
United States
Active Opportunities (4)
Flexible Schedule
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Whittier, CA 90601
The Researcher/Archivist will be responsible for conducting research and assisting with the organization of the archives. Essential duties include: 1. Conduct research requests submitted by members of the community. 2. Assist with research topics and material for publication in the monthly newsletter "The Gazette." 3. Gather or create images, graphic art or photographs for publication. 4. Work in collaboration with and support other research interns in organization projects for the archives. Hours are flexible within the Museum’s office hours, Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
Flexible Schedule
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Whittier, CA 90601
No Experience Necessary! - Just a Smile, Kind Heart and Your Time! Docents are trained to introduce tour groups to the Whittier Museum's special and permanent exhibits using a variety of techniques that encourage the visitors to look at, discuss and gain insight into the first 100 years of Whittier's history. The museum features interactive exhibits, models and artifacts from antiquity to contemporary periods. Our goal is to provide education and foster an enjoyment of Whittier history in our visitors. Weeday docents have their choice of availability and will be contacted as needed depending on schduled tours. If you'd like to volunteer on weekends, docents have thier choice of Fridays or Saturdays, 1 to 4pm. Docents must be prepared to provide tours to diverse audiences including; school children, young adults, educators, seniors, visitors with special needs, and those for who English is not their first language.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
Flexible Schedule
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Whittier, CA 90601
Are you interested in local history? Looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity? We invite you to join the Friends of the Bailey House and become a docent at the historic Bailey House-the first home in the City of Whittier. Bailey House docents typically volunteer about 3 hours a month. Docents are needed on Sunday afternoons, 1 to 4 pm when the House is open for public tours, or for school tours which are primarily scheduled on weekday mornings. Friends of the Bailey House also participate in Whittier’s Founders Day and sometimes host special events at the Bailey House. We have a meeting once a month (attendance optional) to plan our activities. Training materials are provided and our trainer works closely with docents to make this a comfortable and enjoyable experience. This opportunity is not well-suited to students who are looking for hours over a short period of time. Docents must be at least 18 years of age.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
Flexible Schedule
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Whittier, CA 90601
The Writer/Editor will be responsible for the monthly publication of the Whittier Museum’s newsletter "The Gazette." Essential duties include: 1. Write and edit articles about the museum, including its programs, exhibits and general happenings, and the first 100 years of Whittier’s history and beyond. 2. Write and edit news releases, presentations, speeches or other material. 3. Research and develop new topics and material for publication. 4. Gather or create images, graphic art or photographs for publication. 5. Work in collaboration with and support other Gazette writers. Hours are flexible within the Museum’s office hours, Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The Whittier Museum seeks to provide education and foster an enjoyment of Whittier history in our visitors. The purpose of the Whittier Historical Society is to: Discover, collect, preserve, and display objects, documents, photographs, literary or artistic works, and other articles or materials which may establish or illustrate the history of Whittier, the Whittier area, and the State of California . Maintain the Whittier Museum and the Museum's Collections for the education and enjoyment of the general public, as well as for research. Publish and disseminate information to promote appreciation and enjoyment of the above by the widest possible number of residents of the Whittier area.
Description
The Whittier Museum is a medium-sized museum located in Whittier, California, just 30 minutes outside of Los Angeles.
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