Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Overview
The Lee-Fendall House Museum is looking for volunteers to lead guided tours for the public at this historic house museum in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The museum prefers volunteers who have weekday availability. Responsibilities And Duties
Leading guided tours of the house museum. Developing knowledge of the museum and its collection to engage visitors in dialogue and answer questions. Ensuring the safety and security of the museum and its collections during tours and programs. Collecting and recording admissions and gift shop sales. Assist in event and program preparation as necessary (decorating, preparing materials, etc.). Provide light housekeeping duties as needed (sweeping, dusting, etc.). Distribute museum brochures, posters, or other marketing materials to clubs, groups, and other networking avenues. Supervisor
Madeline Feierstein, Lead Historian Qualifications
Enjoy working with the public in a museum setting. Knowledge of American and/or Virginia history is preferred, but not required. Time Commitment
Volunteers will be expected to work a minimum of 6 hours a month, which may consist of a combination of half-day shifts (3 hours) or full-day shifts (4–6 hours). Regular commitment is desired and volunteers are encouraged to provide more than the minimum hours. Training
Training and guidance will be provided by museum staff. A docent handbook including a history of the site and other operational materials is provided on the first day of training. Benefits
Free onsite parking 10% discount in the museum shop Free admission to the museum and special tours Free admission to many regional museums and historic sites
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The Lee-Fendall House Museum is looking for volunteers to lead guided tours for the public at this historic house museum in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The museum prefers volunteers who have weekday availability. Responsibilities And Duties
Leading guided tours of the house museum. Developing knowledge of the museum and its collection to engage visitors in dialogue and answer questions. Ensuring the safety and security of the museum and its collections during tours and programs. Collecting and recording admissions and gift shop sales. Assist in event and program preparation as necessary (decorating, preparing materials, etc.). Provide light housekeeping duties as needed (sweeping, dusting, etc.). Distribute museum brochures, posters, or other marketing materials to clubs, groups, and other networking avenues. Supervisor
Madeline Feierstein, Lead Historian Qualifications
Enjoy working with the public in a museum setting. Knowledge of American and/or Virginia history is preferred, but not required. Time Commitment
Volunteers will be expected to work a minimum of 6 hours a month, which may consist of a combination of half-day shifts (3 hours) or full-day shifts (4–6 hours). Regular commitment is desired and volunteers are encouraged to provide more than the minimum hours. Training
Training and guidance will be provided by museum staff. A docent handbook including a history of the site and other operational materials is provided on the first day of training. Benefits
Free onsite parking 10% discount in the museum shop Free admission to the museum and special tours Free admission to many regional museums and historic sites
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