To advance the educational mission of the Old Colony History Museum by greeting guests, conducting tours, and providing educational programs for the general public (children, adults, families). All docents will receive training and report to the Community Programming Coordinator. Docents may also be involved in the evaluation of tours and programs.
Qualifications:
Docents must be enthusiastic, cheerful and willing to learn. They should have an interest in working with people and be willing to become actively involved in the programs of the Museum. Experience or education in history, political science, art, or teaching can be helpful, although not required. Must be able to volunteer for at least two, 3-hour shifts each month.
Docents must be enthusiastic, cheerful and willing to learn. They should have an interest in working with people and be willing to become actively involved in the programs of the Museum. Experience or education in history, political science, art, or teaching can be helpful, although not required. Must be able to volunteer for at least two, 3-hour shifts each month.
How To Apply:
Please send an email to oldcolony@oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org with “Museum Docent” in the subject line. Please include a letter of interest which details your availability, any specific interests in history, and explain why you want to be a museum docent. No phone calls please.
Please send an email to oldcolony@oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org with “Museum Docent” in the subject line. Please include a letter of interest which details your availability, any specific interests in history, and explain why you want to be a museum docent. No phone calls please.
Apply by:
April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015
About this Organization:
Founded in 1853, the Old Colony Historical Society is one of New England’s oldest historical societies. Our mission today is: “to collect, care for, and interpret the history of the Taunton region, collaborating with the community to share meaningful connections between the past, the present, and the future.” To fulfill this mission, the Society maintains a museum of regionally important objects and decorative arts. The Society is also home of the Hurley research library which specializes in local history and genealogy. Learn more online at http://www.oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org/.
Founded in 1853, the Old Colony Historical Society is one of New England’s oldest historical societies. Our mission today is: “to collect, care for, and interpret the history of the Taunton region, collaborating with the community to share meaningful connections between the past, the present, and the future.” To fulfill this mission, the Society maintains a museum of regionally important objects and decorative arts. The Society is also home of the Hurley research library which specializes in local history and genealogy. Learn more online at http://www.oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org/.
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