Doors Open Milwaukee Volunteer Greeter 2024
ORGANIZATION: Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
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Volunteer duties:
- Greet visitors at a building site entrance and briefly tell them what to expect at that particular site
- Track visitor attendance with a clicker
- Work with buildings owners and managers to ensure that visitors follow any necessary building requirements
- For ticketed tour sites: Check attendee tickets and/or registration list
- Collect donations to maintain Doors Open as a FREE event
Volunteer shifts: Shift times may vary depending on building hours
- 10 am - 1:30 pm: Morning Shift
- 1:15 - 5 pm: Afternoon Shift
Volunteer Benefits:
- Volunteer badge to cut to the front of line at any participating weekend sites (excluding ticketed tour sites).
- Free Doors Open Pin
- Free copy of John Gurda's Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods
- 50% off membership to Historic Milwaukee for new members
- 10% off at the Historic Milwaukee Gift Shop including limited Doors Open merch (expires October 31)
FAQs
How long is a volunteer shift?
Up to 4 hours
Can I sign up for multiple shifts?
Yes
Can I specify where I want to volunteer?
We ask that volunteers remain flexible and open to any location. If you have geographic limitations due to transportation, please note that on your registration form and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Can I volunteer with a group of friends?
Most sites only require 1 to 2 volunteers. However we will do our best to accommodate in instances of car pooling.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
16+. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
How will I know where I am assigned?
Assignments will be made in early September. InitLive - the software you registered through - will notify you of your shift location and time.
4 Shifts
All shifts have expired
- Sun Sep 29, 2024 - 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sun Sep 29, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Sep 28, 2024 - 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Sep 28, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
More Shifts
More opportunities with Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
Location:
235 E. Michigan St., MILWAUKEE, WI 53202, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Historic Milwaukee, Inc. is to increase awareness of and commitment to Milwaukee's history, architecture and the preservation of our built environment.
Description
Historic Milwaukee, Inc. was started in 1974 and is the only nonprofit provide of historic walking tours and related educational programming in metro Milwaukee. Our largest event, Doors Open, is held the 4th weekend of September and draws more than 35,000 people. Other events include Spaces & Traces, walking tours and lectures.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community
WHEN
Sat Sep 28, 2024 - Sun Sep 29, 2024
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
This opportunity has 4 shifts
WHERE
235 E. Michigan St.Milwaukee, WI 53202
(43.037327 ,-87.9079 )
DATE POSTED
August 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 16
- 4 hours