About
Summary: A Withers Collection Museum and Gallery Guide Volunteer is a creative, imaginative, enthusiastic individual who provides interpretative services to Museum visitors through guided tours and conversations with visitors. All activities relate to the Museum’s mission: to educate the public and preserve the works of Dr. Ernest C. Withers, Sr. and make his work available to the world through digitalization.
The Withers Collection offers you:
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The opportunity to learn about the history of our Collection, photographic conservation, preservation, and archival processing
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The ability to work with diverse groups of people
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The enjoyment of behind-the-scenes preparation and participation in Special Events and Exhibitions
Essential Functions:
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Greet and admit visitors to the museum according to WCM&G policy
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Assist in filling and preparing sales orders for shipment
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Assist members of Withers staff by performing basic administrative and technical assignments
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Operate computers, printers, and other office equipment as assigned
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Respond appropriately and accurately to requests for information and general questions from the public and provide visitors with up-to-date information about our exhibitions and programs
The successful Museum Greeter Volunteer will possess and / or acquire:
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Familiarity with the works of Dr. Ernest C. Withers
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Understanding of the history and provenance behind the images in the Collections
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Knowledge of Withers Collection Museum and Gallery’s history, mission, programming, product offerings, licensing procedures, and shipping guidelines
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Ability to apply appropriate problem-solving skills
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An outgoing, courteous, and polite posture with museum staff and museum visitors, and work cordially and professionally with all managerial staff and employees
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Ability in following provided material and additional information when giving tours and answering questions
Professional Attire:
Top: Solid Black Polo shirt or Withers Collection shirt (provided)
Bottom: Black pants
Shoes: Comfortable and enclosed shoes or sneakers
Please attend our monthly Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering. Link to orientation: Volunteer Orientation
Complete 20 volunteer hours with the Withers Collection and receive a free 8x10 print of any Dr. Ernest C. Withers image.