The Oakland Museum of California - Press Release -- Docent Center Seeks Volunteers

Oakland Museum of California Seeks Volunteer Hosts for Student Tours
March through June 2007

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Like kids? The Oakland Museum of California is looking for volunteer hosts for spring 2007. Hosts are needed to handle an expected increase in elementary student tours from March through June, and must be available for a minimum of eight weekday shifts (9:30 a.m.–noon) during these months.

Hosts will greet and orient unscheduled school groups on tours of the Art, History, or Natural Sciences galleries. No previous experience required, but hosts should have an enthusiasm for working with school groups in a museum setting.

Five fun and informative training sessions with museum professionals and experienced hosts will begin on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the museum. The sessions continue on Tuesdays, February 20 and 27; Monday, March 5; and Wednesday, March 13. All trainings are 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information please contact the Oakland Museum of California Docent Center, 510/238-3514, or docentcenter@museumca.org

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The Oakland Museum of California is at 10th and Oak Streets in Oakland, one block from the Lake Merritt BART. Museum hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 to 5; Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.; first Friday of the month, 10 to 9. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 seniors and students with ID, free for members, City of Oakland employees, and kids five and under. For more information, call 510/238-2200 www.museumca.org.