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Historic home tour guide (weekends at Rengstorff House)

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ORGANIZATION: Friends of "R" House

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Help sustain public accessibility to the Rengstorff House museum during weekends by becoming a museum docent!

Rengstorff House (c.1867), Mountain View's museum home, is looking for volunteer docents/tour guides to fill weekend visitor hours. This is a good opportunity for history enthusiasts, people enjoying storytelling, teachers, and those comfortable with interacting and connecting with a diverse community and tourists, or trying to gain more public speaking practice.

No experience is necessary. Training will be provided.

The City of Mountain View manages the Rengstorff House House Docent program.
Please contact the program coordinator, Kristina Perino, directly at (650) 903-6073 or kristina.perino@mountainview.gov with your interest.

Friends of "R" House thank you for your support in keeping the museum open and available for weekend visitors.

Featured image: An docent sharing the stories of the museum's office/gentleman's parlor.

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About Friends of "R" House

Location:

3070 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94030, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Friends of "R" House is to contribute to the preservation and public knowledge of the Rengstorff House, the Rengstorff Family, and the history of Mountain View through various activities and events, including community outreach, educational events, and research.

Description

While the Rengstorff House is a wonderful example of architecture in its own right, it is also a prime model of adaptive reuse. Today this beautifully restored historic house museum provides the perfect setting for visitors to acquaint themselves with the attributes of the 19 th century. The Friends of "R" House invite you come to the Rengstorff House and experience one of a kind exhibits, living history programs, memorable holiday events, and much more.

Find us on Facebook and check our calendar often so you are assured not to miss a thing. Complimentary docent tours are held throughout the year on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays and are given by Mountain View Parks and Recreation docent volunteers. Tour times are subject to change without notice. Donations are always welcome and proceeds go to the Friends of "R" House to further our educational mission. The Rengstorff House is located inside picturesque Shoreline at Mountain View.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Rengstorff House3070 N. Shoreline BlvdMountain View, CA 94043

(37.431515,-122.087074)
 

DATE POSTED

September 25, 2024

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Public Relations

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Shifts are typically 4 hrs. The number of shifts per month can be flexible and worked out directly with the program coordinator. Please email kristina.perino@mountainview.gov for specifics.
  • A background check is required for this role.

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