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161 people are interested
Share your love of Colorado as a volunteer tour guide at the Colorado State Capitol!
ORGANIZATION: Colorado State Capitol
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161 people are interested
Find a meaningful volunteer opportunity as a Colorado State Capitol volunteer!!!
Enthusiastic and friendly volunteers with an interest in Colorado history and state government, who love working with people of all ages and from all walks of life are encouraged to apply!
Capitol guides are responsible for leading guided tours throughout the building, including the Capitol museum and dome observation area, and providing visitors with concierge type services at satellite visitor information desks. Guided tours discuss the history of our state and the "People's House", where the important work of our state government has taken place for more than 125 years!
The Colorado State Capitol welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually, with nearly 70,000 visitors taking tours of our beautiful and historic Statehouse, including many elementary school aged student groups, senior groups, and professional teams.
For more information about the Capitol, please visit our website at http://leg.colorado.gov/visit-learn.
We are open Monday-Friday and are not able to offer weekend shifts. We provide full training before your being leading tours. A minimum commitment of six hours per month and one year of volunteer service are required.
Contact Amanda at amanda.clapham@coleg.gov to apply for this fun and meaningful volunteer opportunity.
We look forward to working with YOU!
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About Colorado State Capitol
Location:
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203, US
Mission Statement
Colorado State Capitol Visitor Services staff provides assistance to 70,000 people annually. We conduct tours and provide information and concierge-type services for the public, including many international and domestic tourists, student groups, and government affiliates.
Description
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers with an interest in Colorado history and state goverment who enjoy working with the public. Capitol guides are responsible for leading tours, staffing the gift desk, Capitol museum and dome observation area, and providing visitors with concierge-type services.
The Capitol is open Monday thru Friday - we do not offer volunteers hours on weekends or evenings.
Our volunteers also have the opportunity to participate in fun events like our annual Colorado Day celebration. In the fall, we welcome our volunteer staff to join us for monthly field trips and get-togethers.
Parking is provided for volunteers during their shifts.
Erika
erika.osterberg@state.co.us
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Colorado State Capitol200 East Colfax AvenueDenver, CO 80203
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- History
- Teaching / Instruction
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours per month
- Must love working with the public and people from all walks of life, including children. Note that Capitol tours involve walking throughout the building, including up and down the stairs.