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VOLUNTEER FOR THE 242nd BOSTON TEA PARTY REENACTMENT [Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston, MA]

VOLUNTEER FOR THE 242nd BOSTON TEA PARTY REENACTMENT [Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston, MA]

VOLUNTEER FOR THE 242nd BOSTON TEA PARTY REENACTMENT Description: Presented by Boston’s famed Old South Meeting House and The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the 242nd Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party Reenactment is an opportunity for the public to join in on one 

Museum Educator (Docent) [Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA]

Museum Educator (Docent) [Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA]

Museum Educator (Docent) Description: Museum Educators are volunteer tour guides who engage visitors of all ages in interactive discussions, and support the mission of the Education Department. Commitment: Complete a one-time, intensive Initial Training program of approximately six weekly 1.5-hour sessions covering basic program skills 

Reception for the Victorian Society in America’s Summer Schools

Reception for the Victorian Society in America’s Summer Schools

The Victorian Society in America

New England Chapter and The Alumni Association of the VSA Summer Schools

WHO: Prospective students including those from nearby academic institutions and VSA Summer School alumni are invited to a reception with illustrated talks and information on the 2016 VSA Newport, Chicago and London Summer Schools. Open to graduate students, academics, architects, and the general public. Please register for the reception by contacting:

CONTACT: Edward Gordon: edwardwgordon@aol.com or 617-872-9001

ADMISSION: Free to all. A donation to the VSA Summer Schools Scholarship Fund is suggested.

WHEN: Sunday, November 22, 2015         TIME: 2:00 to 4:00 PM

WHERE: Trustees Reading Room, Fisher College, 118 Beacon Street, Boston (Nearest MBTA stop: Arlington Street on the Green Line.)

ABOUT: Each summer, the Victorian Society in America sponsors Summer School programs in Newport, RI, Chicago, IL, and London, England. We invite you to study architecture, art, landscape, and preservation at one of our internationally-acclaimed Summer Schools. You will enjoy lectures by leading scholars, private tours of historic sites, and opportunities to get behind the scenes at museums and galleries. The Summer Schools are academically rigorous and physically demanding. A typical day includes lectures and tours by leading scholars, considerable walking, periods of standing, and engaging social experiences. These intensive programs are action packed, with little free time. These programs provide in depth study of the multifaceted architecture and culture of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

PROGRAM DATES: Newport June 3-11; Chicago June 16-21; London July 2-17

TUITION: The 9-day Newport Summer School costs $2,500; the 16-day London Summer School costs $4,500 and the 6-day Chicago Summer School costs $1,850 Tuition includes expert instruction, shared accommodation, some meals, tours, receptions, entrance fees, and bus transportation while on tour, but does not cover transportation to/from the school. Competitive scholarships for qualified applicants may be available from the VSA for the London and Newport Schools.

Further information can be found at www.victoriansociety.org

Women in Politics Intern [Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA]

Women in Politics Intern [Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA]

Women in Politics Intern Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA The intern chosen for this position will assist staff with the outreach and event planning necessary for 2016’s programming theme of Women in Politics. The intern will gain experience bridging the Nichols Family’s political activism with 

Curatorial Internship, Spring 2016 [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA]

Curatorial Internship, Spring 2016 [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA]

Curatorial Internship, Spring 2016 Description: Curatorial Interns at deCordova engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum and sculpture park. Interns work closely with staff curators and the registrar, and help with 

Guides for Gallery Experiences [Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA]

Guides for Gallery Experiences [Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA]

Guides for Gallery Experiences

Description:
Peabody Essex Museum Guides for Gallery Hangouts are volunteer docents who host drop-in programs throughout the museum, with a special focus on family groups made up of multiple generations. Gallery hangouts are “pop-up” programs offered for up to two hours at a time, located in a variety of spots to encourage surprise, fun, and discovery throughout the museum. PEM Guides invite audiences to connect with art and ideas using touchable objects, sketching and art experiences, games and challenges, hands-on discovery, and friendly conversation, helping to deepen and enhance the museum experience. Participants explore topics ranging from artistic processes and materials to cultural and historical context, creativity, and imagination. The Gallery Hangouts Team is one of four PEM Guide teams. Responsibilities include: · Completing an Initial Training program, concluding with a qualification process certifying the Guide to lead programs with the public · Learn, practice and deliver a variety of Gallery Hangout experiences developed by PEM’s Education Department, including Gallery Spots, Art Investigations, and other drop-in formats. · Attend monthly Team Meetings, participating in sharing, peer support and conversation about effective practice and contributing creative ideas to the ongoing development of Gallery Hangouts · Participate in continuous improvement, self-assessment, and program evaluation processes led by PEM staff · Use recordkeeping systems to track audience participation numbers · Conduct preparatory research outside training hours to develop knowledge and keep up to date on new content · Support PEM’s educational and interpretive goals and values, using interpersonal communication approaches established by Education staff
Qualifications:
The Guides for Gallery Experiences enjoy meeting and talking with people of all ages and backgrounds; are active listeners with excellent conversational skills, able to get participants talking, sharing and interacting together; show enthusiasm for sharing art, culture, and ideas with people of all ages and backgrounds; show respect for all individuals; have a friendly manner and find it easy to initiate exchanges; have strong observational skills and an ability to “read” people’s responses; are flexible, able to tailor experiences “on the fly” to match participants’ interests and priorities; enjoy helping audiences explore a select range of subjects in many different ways, such as storytelling, object handling, art-making, and game playing; work with staff and peers to continuously improve gallery teaching skills, using coaching, reflection, and self-assessment ; are reliable in fulfilling their commitment to the museum and its mission. Commitment: · A one-time Initial Training program consisting of six (+/-) 3-hour sessions covering basic program skills and content, leading toward qualification. Initial training is offered on both a weekday and a weekend day. · Attend 3-hour monthly Team Meetings to learn new programs, explore content, practice activities and share ideas. Team Meetings are offered on both a weekday and a weekend day. · Attend quarterly 3-hour meetings with PEM Guides from all four teams. Receive updates on museum activities, hear new exhibition introductions, and access other useful information. These Informational gatherings are offered in both weekday and weekend sessions. · Service – Gallery Experience programs are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, with some exceptions featuring weekday programs during school vacations and holidays. Active PEM Guides for Gallery Experiences are expected to contribute 5 hours per month, usually in two shifts of 2.5 hours each.
How To Apply:
To apply, visit http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/volunteer/ and complete the on-line application
Apply by:
November 15, 2015