Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Volunteer
Description:
Volunteers strive to establish a welcoming atmosphere and provide each visitor with a memorable, personalized experience. Volunteers are trained by Education Department staff to greet and welcome visitors, answer a variety of questions ranging from wayfinding, to Museum history and programs, and engage visitors in conversation in the galleries. Once trained in these areas, volunteers have the opportunity to pursue additional training for ushering at concerts and lectures, leading introductory talks, and leading spotlight talks.
Volunteers strive to establish a welcoming atmosphere and provide each visitor with a memorable, personalized experience. Volunteers are trained by Education Department staff to greet and welcome visitors, answer a variety of questions ranging from wayfinding, to Museum history and programs, and engage visitors in conversation in the galleries. Once trained in these areas, volunteers have the opportunity to pursue additional training for ushering at concerts and lectures, leading introductory talks, and leading spotlight talks.
Qualifications:
We are looking for personable, outgoing people with excellent communication skills and an ability and desire to work with diverse audiences. An art background is not necessary, as we will provide training. We ask volunteers to commit a minimum of two years to the Gardner Museum, with a minimum of three, three-hour shifts per month.
We are looking for personable, outgoing people with excellent communication skills and an ability and desire to work with diverse audiences. An art background is not necessary, as we will provide training. We ask volunteers to commit a minimum of two years to the Gardner Museum, with a minimum of three, three-hour shifts per month.
Whether you are a college student or a retiree, if you are enthusiastic about sharing the Gardner Museum with visitors from all over the world, please consider becoming a volunteer today!
Volunteer shifts are 11 am-2 pm and 2-5 pm, Wednesday through Monday, with additional shifts from 5-9 pm on Thursdays. A minimum of three shifts per month is required, as is a two-year commitment to the program
How To Apply:
Please email us to receive the volunteer application or request more information.Applications are due by the end of the day December 7, 2015. Selected candidates will be invited to attend a volunteer information and interview session in early January 2016. During this session applicants will meet Museum staff and current volunteers, learn more about the program, and participate in small group interviews.
Please email us to receive the volunteer application or request more information.Applications are due by the end of the day December 7, 2015. Selected candidates will be invited to attend a volunteer information and interview session in early January 2016. During this session applicants will meet Museum staff and current volunteers, learn more about the program, and participate in small group interviews.
Apply by:
December 07, 2015
December 07, 2015
Salary:
Unpaid
Unpaid
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