Organization
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Immigrant Home Docent

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

About this Opportunity

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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Purpose: To enrich the visitor experience by connecting visitors to life long-ago. Learn the story of the Sleger immigrant home and give tours to the public by providing an engaging and interactive experience.

Become part of one of the best experiences we have to offer our visitors!

  • Greet visitors and share in the history of Czech and Slovaks in Cedar Rapids
  • Give small groups of visitors (up to 15 people) tours of the Sleger Immigrant Home on the hour and the half hour
  • Answer questions as needed

Qualifications:

  • Willing to learn about the history and culture of the Czech and Slovaks
  • Willing to learn talking points for the tour
  • Physically able to lead guests out to the house
  • Must be outgoing and comfortable talking to small groups
  • Ability to speak clearly and listen when visitors want to reminisce

Commitment required: 3-4 hours / shift

Michelle Simoneau

Special Executive Assistant to the President/CEO

Director of Volunteer Services

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

319.362.8500 ext. 200
www.NCSML.org

Skills/Interests

  • Nonprofit Management

Issue area

  • Community Strengthening
  • Education