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DC Public Library Seeks Exhibit Host Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: DC Public Library
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THE NEGRO MOTORIST'S GREEN BOOK EXHIBIT - HOST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED NOVEMBER 2, 2024 - MARCH 2, 2025
DC Public Library is proud to be hosting The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, offers and immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America an how the annual guide served as an indispensible resource for the nation's rising African American middle class and evidence of a vibrant business class.
Do you have a passion for literature, history and exploration? DC Public Library invites you to join a team of volunteers to assist members of the public in learning, understanding, and viewing the Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibit at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. Will you join us?
Volunteers:
- Must be at least 14 years old and older
- Have excellent customer service skills
- Be able to provide clear communication of directions to customers and ability to answer questions
- Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn.
- Have an interest in working with diverse staff and visitors
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome and introduce visitors to the exhibit
- Orient visitors to the exhibit flow and distribute materials
- Represent DC Public Library in a professional and courteous manner to staff and the visiting public
Time Commitment:
- Exhibit hosts are expected to be available for a 2-hour shift per week (Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts are available)
- Exhibit hosts are encouraged to work as often as their schedule permits
Training and Orientation:
- Volunteers are required to attend one of the virtual trainings on Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m.
- Learn the materials through training and reading, be able to present information clearly, and answer questions in a politically neutral manner
Ready to Sign Up?
Send an email to libraryvolunteers@dc.gov or call Stacey Lucas, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 202-741-5990.
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Location:
DC Public Library, MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC 20001, US
Mission Statement
The District of Columbia Public Library is a vibrant center of activity for residents and visitors in the nation’s capital. The library provides environments that invite reading, learning and community discussion and equips people to learn all their lives, to embrace diversity and to build a thriving city. We are proud to be a recognized force in the community for engaging the mind, expanding opportunities and elevating the quality of life.
Description
The District of Columbia Public Library was created by an act of Congress in 1896 "to furnish books and other printed matter and information service convenient to the homes and offices of all residents of the District." The establishment of the library was largely due to the long and arduous efforts of Theodore W. Noyes, editor of The Evening Star. Mr. Noyes served as president of the Board of Library Trustees for 50 years.
From 1898 until 1903 , the DC Public Library was located in a house at 1326 New York Ave. NW. In 1899, philanthropist and library enthusiast Andrew Carnegie donated funds to build the Central Library at Mount Vernon Square. In 1903, the new Central Library was dedicated in a ceremony attended by President Theodore Roosevelt.
The first branch of the DC Public Library was built in 1911 in Takoma Park. Soon after, additional facilities were added. The library system now includes 25 neighborhood libraries -- three of which are Carnegie built -- and one central library.
In 1972, the Central Library at Mt. Vernon Square was replaced by the large, modern Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library at 9th and G Streets, NW. The new main library was designed by Mies van der Rohe. It was designated a historic landmark in 2007. In 2017, the library closed for modernization which was completed in 2020.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library / DCPL901 G Street, NWWashington, DC, DC 20001
DATE POSTED
October 7, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Event Planning / Management
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of a 2-hour shift per week
- Background checks are required for applicants 18 years and older.