Volunteer Opportunity

Recruiting volunteer docents for MOFAD's exhibition, "Flavor: The World to Your Brain"

On-site
Volunteer must be in or near Kings County, NY
New
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Published 22 days ago

Details at a Glance

Start Date
May 8, 2024
12:30 PM EDT
End Date
August 11, 2024
4:30 PM EDT
Time Commitment
A few hours per week
Recurrence
Recurring
Benefits
Training Provided

Description

Recruiting volunteer docents for MOFAD's exhibition, "Flavor: The World to Your Brain"

The Museum of Food and Drink is looking for volunteer docents for our exhibition, Flavor: The World to Your Brain, on show in 2024 at MOFAD’s new location in DUMBO. Volunteer docents will provide interesting and entertaining information while assisting visitors of all ages with interactive exhibits.

Volunteers should expect to commit to one four hour shift (12:30 to 4:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday) per week for the three-month period from May 8 through August 11, 2024. There will be opportunities to sign up for additional docent shifts as well as for programming and events.

The Museum of Food and Drink is looking for volunteer docents for our exhibition, Flavor: The World to Your Brain, on show in 2024 at MOFAD’s new location in DUMBO. Volunteer docents will provide interesting and entertaining information while…

Location

On-site

The Museum of Food and Drink in DUMBO

55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
second floor
Directions

The Museum of Food and Drink is located in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, on the second floor of the Empire Stores building.

Via 55 Water Street Entrance: Walk through the main Empire Stores Entrance, past Cha Cha Matcha on your right and Time Out Market on your left, and head toward the glass elevator vestibule to the right of the courtyard exit at the rear of the building. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor; MOFAD will be to your right once you exit the elevator.

Via Brooklyn Bridge Park / Courtyard Entrance: Entrance from inside Brooklyn Bridge Park is in the back courtyard next to Cecconi’s. You can access MOFAD via the outdoor courtyard stairs or elevator inside immediately to your right (take the elevator to the 2nd floor, MOFAD is on your right as you exit).

How to Apply

Please review MOFAD's volunteer policies and fill out a volunteer application on our website. Thank you so much for your interest in joining the team!

Please review MOFAD's volunteer policies and fill out a volunteer application on our website. Thank you so much for your interest in joining the team!

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