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Museum/Social Media Volunteer for Locke Foundation

Locke Foundation
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Walnut Grove, CA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, Race & Ethnicity, Rural Areas
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation

    Description

    The Locke Foundation is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, culture, and legacy of Locke, California—a National Historic Landmark. Founded in 1915, Locke is a historic rural Chinatown that stands as a living monument to Chinese American contributions to American history. The Foundation manages the Locke Boarding House Museum, a unit of California State Parks, and educates the public through exhibitions, events, and historical preservation efforts.

    More information can be found at https://locke-foundation.org

    Volunteers are an integral part of the Locke Foundation, and contribute in a number of ways:

    • Education-- Successful graduates of the Docent Training Program lead tour groups and answer questions from visitors.
    • Events -- Assists Foundation with several cultural and fundraising events throughout the year.
    • Collections and Archives -- Work alongside Foundation staff to help catalogue artifacts and conduct oral history interviews with Locke residents
    • Media and Outreach -- Assists Foundation with creating video and audio for social media and educational purposes.

    If interested, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/UfefbK62N5QWk9Pf9

    If you have any questions, please email James Xiao at lockefoundation1915@gmail.com

    The Locke Foundation is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, culture, and legacy of Locke, California—a National Historic Landmark. Founded in 1915, Locke is a historic rural Chinatown that stands as a living monument to Chinese American contributions to American history. The Foundation manages the Locke Boarding House Museum, a unit of California State Parks, and educates the public through exhibitions, events, and historical preservation efforts.

    More information can be found at https://locke-foundation.org

    Volunteers are an integral part of the Locke Foundation, and contribute in a number of ways:

    • Education-- Successful graduates of the Docent Training Program lead tour groups and answer questions from visitors.
    • Events -- Assists Foundation with several cultural and fundraising events throughout the year.
    • Collections and Archives -- Work alongside Foundation staff to help catalogue artifacts and…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Walnut Grove, CA
    Associated Location

    Locke Boarding House Museum

    13916 Main St, Walnut Grove, CA 95690, USA

    How to Apply

    If interested, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/UfefbK62N5QWk9Pf9

    If you have any questions, please email James Xiao at lockefoundation1915@gmail.com

    If interested, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/UfefbK62N5QWk9Pf9

    If you have any questions, please email James Xiao at lockefoundation1915@gmail.com

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