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Volunteer Docent for FOR-SITE Art Exhibition- Black Gold: Stories Untold

FOR-SITE
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Each volunteer shift last 3.5 hours. We ask that volunteers commit to 1 shift per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Education
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+

    Description

    Volunteer Docent for FOR-SITE Art Exhibition- Black Gold: Stories Untold

    FOR-SITE invites you to join our team of Volunteer Docents for Black Gold: Stories Untold, presented at Fort Point National Historic Site in San Francisco from June 6 to November 2, 2025.

    We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for art and the natural and cultural history of San Francisco, as well as a desire to share their knowledge with the public. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. You do not need to be an art or history expert. Black Gold: Stories Untold volunteer docents will orient and interact with visitors, answer questions about and explain the artworks, and provide information about the artists and the themes at work in the exhibition, as well as their relevance to the site. Docents will also monitor assigned locations for security, traffic flow, and art maintenance.

    FOR-SITE invites you to join our team of Volunteer Docents for Black Gold: Stories Untold, presented at Fort Point National Historic Site in San Francisco from June 6 to November 2, 2025.

    We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for art and the natural and cultural history of San Francisco, as well as a desire to share their knowledge with the public. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. You do not need to be an art or history expert. Black Gold: Stories Untold volunteer docents will orient and interact with visitors, answer questions about and explain the artworks, and provide information about the artists and the themes at work in the exhibition, as well as their relevance to the site. Docents will also monitor assigned locations for security, traffic flow, and art maintenance.

    Location

    On-site

    Fort Point National Historic Site

    201 Marine Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

    How to Apply

    Please register your interest by filling out this form with your information and a member of the Visitor Experience team will personally follow up with you. You can also learn more about the project and what to expect as a volunteer docent on our website.

    Please register your interest by filling out this form with your information and a member of the Visitor Experience team will personally follow up with you. You can also learn more…

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