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4 people are interested
Volunteer Museum Docents for the San Francisco Historical Society
ORGANIZATION: SAN FRANCISCO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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4 people are interested
We are seeking volunteers for our docent training program. Upon completion, you will engage with SFHS museum visitors to offer a standard 20-30 minute museum tour. Desired skills are: a love of history, an aptitude for public speaking, and the ability to engage people of all ages - teaching experience a plus.
Qualifications
Passion for SF and its history
Enthusiasm for storytelling
Sense of humor
Enjoy working with people
Requirements
Commit to online and in-person training- 10-15 hours
Attend at least one museum tour during training
Commit to leading 1-2 docent tours a month during museum hours (Thursday- Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Reinforce SFHS core mission
Interested? Email Beth Roemer at beth.roemer@sfhistory.org
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About SAN FRANCISCO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Location:
608 COMMERCIAL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111, US
Mission Statement
The San Francisco Historical Society exists to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of our city from its earliest days to the present.
Description
We engage residents, visitors, and the next generation of history enthusiasts in exploring how San Francisco’s history has shaped its unique identity. We do this through history programs, walking tours, publications, mobile history apps, special events and exhibits, and ongoing collaborations with other local history groups and cultural institutions. Our museum and event space is located at the epicenter of old San Francisco, on the site of the city’s first branch mint at 608 Commercial Street.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
608 Commercial StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2024
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hr in person training plus 10-30 hrs of individual time learning/ practicing script