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Facilities Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Museum of American Heritage

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Museum of American Heritage

Help us maintain our historic building and garden!

Our Facilities Volunteer will help with maintenance around the Williams House, such as replacing light bulbs, installing safety equipment and putting together furniture. This opportunity will be on an as-needed basis but we are happy to work around your schedule. You will work with other people on certain projects as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the MOAH team with property maintenance as needed

  • Do minor repairs around the property and grounds

  • Assist with larger projects as needed

  • Assist with exhibit moving

Benefits

  • Work in a historic house and garden

  • We will gladly sign off on community service hour requirements, including verification if necessary

  • A great resume builder for those who are starting out in their career or transitioning to a new one

  • Great working environment for volunteering at a local museum

Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old and be able to fill out our volunteer waiver.. Volunteers must provide proof of vaccination status. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Help us and become a volunteer! The Museum of American Heritage relies on 100+ committed volunteers to help us operate the museum. From maintaining exhibits to helping in the garden, we can find the right opportunity for you!

Interested?

Please contact admin@moah.org or call (650) 321-1004.

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About Museum of American Heritage

Location:

351 Homer Avenue, P. O. Box 1731, Palo Alto, CA 94302, US

Mission Statement

The Museum of American Heritage preserves and presents the evolution of American invention. We seek to maintain and develop a public space in which all members of the community can better understand the present and envision the future by rediscovering the technological genius of our past.

Description

Founded in 1985, the Museum of American Heritage opened its doors as a public museum in 1990. The museum preserves and presents the evolution of American invention, with collections that focus on Nineteenth and early Twentieth century mechanical and electrical devices. Housed in an historic 1907 residence in downtown Palo Alto, the museum features permanent exhibits including a kitchen, doctor's office, general store, and print shop. Two main galleries show three special theme exhibits annually. A 1500 square foot Learning Center provides space for meetings, lectures, classes, and events. The Museum is surrounded by historic gardens.The Museum is a non-profit corporation and is supported solely by memberships, donations, grants and class fees. Admission to the Museum is free.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Arts & Culture, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

351 Homer AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94302

(37.444523,-122.15743)
 

SKILLS

  • Carpentry
  • Electronics
  • Janitorial Maintenance

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • As needed

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