Volunteer: Docent / Tour GuideJoin our team of docents and help bring Cold War history to the public. Learn the museum's exhibits and Cold War stories, and share these stories with tour groups and visitors to the museum. Make connections between the Cold War and the present day, and help people understand the importance and legacy of the Cold War. An excellent way to practice public speaking! Many of our docents are Cold War veterans, hence our tagline The Real People Explaining the Real Things. Docents have flexibility to highlight aspects of Cold War history of particular interest to them, and to tailor the tour to the interests of the tour group. Training is conducted by the curator and the senior members of the docent team. We welcome you to visit the museum and meet the docents before volunteering! Docents are expected to volunteer in-person at least one day per weekend and preferably both days. (Our public hours are Saturdays 11-4 and Sundays 1-4, or eight hours per week) Docents can also lead private tours during the week. Agency: Cold War Museum Join our team of docents and help bring Cold War history to the public. Learn the museum's exhibits and Cold War stories, and share these stories with tour groups and visitors to the museum. Make connections between the Cold War and the present day, and help people understand the importance and legacy of the Cold War. An excellent way to practice public speaking! Many of our docents are Cold War veterans, hence our tagline The Real People Explaining the Real Things. Docents have flexibility to highlight aspects of Cold War history of particular interest to them, and to tailor the tour to the interests of the tour group. Training is conducted by the curator and the senior members of the docent team. We welcome you to visit the museum and meet the docents before volunteering! Docents are expected to volunteer in-person at least one day per weekend and preferably both days. (Our public hours are Saturdays 11-4 and Sundays 1-4, or eight hours per week) Docents can also lead private tours during the week. Agency: Cold War Museum opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 20187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Collections VolunteerThe Museum's collections team is responsible for creating new exhibits, maintaining and processing our collection of Cold War artifacts, conservation, and artifact research. With the variety of tasks, you can experience a wide swath of museum work and focus on projects that align with your historical or career interests. Past collections volunteers have built exhibits, conducted inventories, and done original research for publication using the museum's collection. By joining the team you can work directly with the collection in a small museum environment. Collections work requires diligence, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Previous museum experience or a history-related degree preferred but not required. We welcome you to visit the museum and meet the curator before volunteering! Docents are expected to volunteer in-person at least one day per weekend and preferably both days. (Our hours are Saturdays 11-4 and Sundays 1-4, or eight hours per week total) Agency: Cold War Museum The Museum's collections team is responsible for creating new exhibits, maintaining and processing our collection of Cold War artifacts, conservation, and artifact research. With the variety of tasks, you can experience a wide swath of museum work and focus on projects that align with your historical or career interests. Past collections volunteers have built exhibits, conducted inventories, and done original research for publication using the museum's collection. By joining the team you can work directly with the collection in a small museum environment. Collections work requires diligence, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Previous museum experience or a history-related degree preferred but not required. We welcome you to visit the museum and meet the curator before volunteering! Docents are expected to volunteer in-person at least one day per weekend and preferably both days. (Our hours are Saturdays 11-4 and Sundays 1-4, or eight hours per week total) Agency: Cold War Museum opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 20187 Allow Groups: No |