Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on March 3, 2009 |
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures is supported by a tremendous team of volunteers. These talented individuals range in age from 12 to 90 and support a variety of programs and projects, including tours, special events, exhibit floor operations, museum store operations, membership, and administrative services.
Qualities of a great volunteer include friendliness, patience, good humor, and the ability to work with guests of all ages. No previous educational or practical experience is required. All volunteer candidates must submit to a criminal background check. Volunteers enjoy making new friends and sharing their stories with guests from around the world. They also receive invitations to regular education programs, historic Texas tours, and exhibit openings. Still interested? Then read on!
We are currently recruiting good volunteers in four categories:
docents, junior docents, ambassadors and event volunteers.
Docent:
Docents fill a variety of roles at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. These roles include, but are not limited to:
• Exhibit Floor greeter
• Library assistant
• Cashier
• Tour guide
• Guest Services assistant
• Character performer
• Tex-Kit facilitator
- Videoconference presenter
Docents are asked to volunteer at least three hours each week. Training classes are offered twice a year, but applications are accepted at any time.
Junior Docent:
A junior docent is a student age 12–17 who volunteers his or her time to make Texas history come alive at our museum! Volunteering as a junior docent is an outstanding way to earn community service hours or demonstrate civic pride on college applications. It's also a great way to make friends from other schools! Junior docents fill these important roles:
• Puppeteers
• Character performers during Texas Trails and Tales
• Activity coordinators at museum family events
• Off-site promotions at community events and festivals
Ambassador:
Ambassadors are part of a statewide network of volunteers who help the Institute and their own communities by extending the educational outreach capabilities of the Institute through facilitating hands-on learning presentations to schools, nursing homes, or civic organizations. Others may help by presenting programs, distributing ITC and Texas Folklife Festival promotional materials, or clipping news articles of historical significance for the research files. Ambassadors tailor the program to the needs of their individual communities and the level of participation to their available time, talent, and interests.
Event Volunteers:
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures hosts many events each year. Event volunteers are recruited to serve special functions in public relations, programming, services, and other areas as needed to support these events.
All docents must complete an application and background check form and must have a personal interview with a volunteer coordinator. All docents are required to complete the formal training program.
All junior docents must apply, have a personal interview and complete a training program.
Ambassadors must apply and be approved.
Even volunteers must fill out an application and must reapply for each subsequent event for which they volunteer.
This opportunity is sponsored by: The Institute Of Texan Cultures
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| One-Time |
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Weekends |
| Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Families |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Address:
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801 E. Durango St.San Antonio, TX 78205(See a map) |
Directions:
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From Interstate Highway 37 exit Durango Blvd and turn west. The ITC will be on the right side of the street at the second entrance. |
Web Site: http://www.texancultures.com
| Last updated on March 3, 2009 |
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