[Jewish] Fwd: Looking for Volunteer Field Trip Docents for the Yiddish Book Center

[Rachel Rubinstein]

What an awesome cel-1 or 2!! 

Fun for anyone interested in museum studies! 

Happy to talk more, 

Rachel 

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Rachel Rubinstein
Associate Professor of American Literature and Jewish Studies
Dean of Academic Support and Advising
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst MA 01002
413.559.5498

-------- Original Message -------- 

		SUBJECT:
 		Looking for Volunteer Field Trip Docents for the Yiddish Book Center

		DATE:
 		2017-09-14 14:49

		FROM:
 		Jessica Parker <jparker at yiddishbookcenter.org>

		TO:

Dear Colleagues, 

My name is Jessica Parker and I'm the museum education specialist at the
Yiddish Book Center. I wanted to share with you that we have started a
volunteer docent position [1] for our Field Trip Program [2]. Since
you're in related fields or at partnering institutions, I thought you
might know people who might be interested--students looking for
education-related internships, grad students who may want a bit of a
break from writing, retirees who have some time to spare--this is for
anyone local, not just students, so please share with your extended
networks. 

The details are here [1], and copied below: 

VOLUNTEER FIELD TRIP DOCENT 

The Yiddish Book Center is seeking volunteer docents to provide support
to our Field Trip Program staff. Volunteers will assist in leading
student groups on visits of the Center and will facilitate interactive
activities and tours. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

 	* EXCELLENT ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 	* Strong organizational skills
 	* Able to work independently
 	* Sense of humor and flexibility
 	* Ability to engage with students and subject matter
 	* Comfortable working with middle and high school students 
 	* Energetic and enthusiastic
 	* Jewish studies background (familiarity with modern Jewish history
and Yiddish language and culture)
 	* Ability to work weekdays

AVAILABILITY: Field trip visits are typically scheduled Monday through
Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Occasional availability on Sundays
is also desired but not required. Field trips typically run for two to
four hours and are scheduled upon request during the school year. 

Training will be provided. Interested candidates should email resume and
cover letter to Gretchen Fiordalice at
gfiordalice at yiddishbookcenter.org. 

Thank you for your help spreading the word. 

Sincerely, 

Jessica 

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Jessica Parker 

Museum Education Specialist 

Yiddish Book Center 

1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 

( 413-256-4900 x 131 | 7 413-256-4700|* jparker at yiddishbookcenter.org 

 

Links:
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[1] http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/about/employment#field
[2] http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/visit/field-trip-program
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