What does the organization need?
Purpose:
The Cedar Falls Historical Society is seeking responsible, reliable, enthusiastic, and personable hosts to staff our Schoolhouse Museum on weekend afternoons.
Responsibilities:
• Greets visitors and welcomes them to the Museum
• Answers questions from visitors
Training Provided:
Volunteers at the Schoolhouse Museum are supporting our vision of educating people about and celebrating the history of Cedar Falls.
Museum hosts allow us to extend our open hours into the weekend.
Benefits to volunteer:
• Build relationships with a great community of staff and volunteers
• Build appreciation for the history of Cedar Falls
• Get to know the town where you live
• Gain customer service experience
For the volunteer
Qualifications:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Reliability and responsibility are essential
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the history of the Schoolhouse Museum
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the Cedar Falls Historical Society’s mission
• Volunteers age 18 and older are welcome
• Volunteers must complete the Schoolhouse host training orientation to volunteer in the position
Dates needed: Saturdays and/or Sundays in May to mid October
