Share history! The American Independence Museum (AIM) in Exeter, NH is looking for volunteer museum guides to offer tours of historic Folsom Tavern in 2021. The tour will examine the Tavern’s unique history, the place that taverns held in colonial and revolutionary history and the different experiences that people had in taverns. Tours are designed to share diverse and unique stories of the Revolutionary era in honest, relevant, compassionate and unexpected ways. A commitment to inclusiveness is at the center of our work. Guides will conduct tours, answer guest questions, assist with daily museum operations including opening and closing of the museum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to walk between two buildings • Ascend and descend stairs • Stand for up to 90 minutes • Participate in orientation and group evaluations • Accept assignments appropriately suited to your talents and skills • Adhere to the mission, vision, values and ethics of AIM • Act in a professional manner at all times and treat all visitors, staff, interns, and volunteers with respect • Conduct all volunteer activities in accordance with the policies established in the Volunteer Handbook
Benefits:
We appreciate all that our volunteers do for us! As a small way to thank those that volunteer their time, see below for the AIM volunteer benefits program:
- Guest passes for museum year
- 25% discount in museum gift shop
- Reduced admission to select museum events
- Museum ID cards (may be used for discounted or free admission to other museums)
- Invitations to the following volunteer events: spring welcome celebration, field trips and appreciation event
Qualifications:
- Interest in working with the public • Love of history • Ability to work well with others, accept supervision, and remain flexible • Customer service skills • Willingness to learn new information • Ability to learn tour manual
Schedule:
Tours are offered Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am - 3 pm during the museum’s open season (May-November), with a few opportunities in winter; preference will be given to applicants with Saturday availability. Hours and days may expand as COVID-19 guidelines permit • Half days may be available.
Contact:
Curator and Collections Manager Jen Carr at jen@independencemuseum.org or 603-772-2622
The American Independence Museum
Opened to the public in 1991, the American Independence Museum includes the 1721 Ladd-Gilman House, a National Landmark property, and the Folsom Tavern, built in 1775. Home to a world-class collection of 3,000 historic artifacts, including an original printing of the Declaration of Independence and early drafts of the Constitution, the museum is currently developing a variety of public and education programs in virtual and online formats to encourage inclusion for all ages. For more information, visit www.independencemuseum.org.
