Position Title:
Docent at the Museum at Eldridge Street
Responsibilities:
Leading tours of the museum, greeting visitors, answering questions about the history of the museum and exhibitions
Requirements:
Interest in Jewish history and the history of the Lower East Side, public speaking and/or teaching experience, must be very personable and enjoy meeting people from around the world
Foreign language a plus, but definitely not required
Commitment of 2 days per month for at least 6 months.
Training:
Training program includes reading historical background information, attending training sessions on relevant history and tour-guiding techniques, shadowing tours and leading a practice tour.
We are accepting volunteer applications on a rolling basis.
Position Title:
Docent at the Museum at Eldridge Street
Responsibilities:
Leading tours of the museum, greeting visitors, answering questions about the history of the museum and exhibitions
Requirements:
Interest in Jewish history and the history of the Lower East Side, public speaking and/or teaching experience, must be very personable and enjoy meeting people from around the world
Foreign language a plus, but definitely not required
Commitment of 2 days per month for at least 6 months.
Training:
Training program includes reading historical background information, attending training sessions on relevant history and tour-guiding techniques, shadowing tours and leading a practice tour.
We are accepting volunteer applications on a rolling basis.