Volunteer Role:
The American Independence Museum (AIM) in Exeter, NH is looking for volunteer museum guides to offer tours of its two 18th century buildings, Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern. Help us welcome over 5,000 visitors to our museum and share your love of history with the public! If you are a people-person, this volunteer role provides you with the opportunity to meet other history-loving volunteers and to interact and engage with the public on a regular basis.
All 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 • Wear a mask as required • 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
Benefits:
We appreciate all that our volunteers do for us! As a small way to thank those that volunteer their time, we offer:
- Guest passes for museum year
- 25% discount in museum gift shop
- Field trips, volunteer social events, invitations to museum events and volunteer 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
Commitment/Schedule:
Preference will be given to volunteers able to commit to one day per week, May-November, Tuesday-Saturday (museum hours are 10 am-4 pm) • 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.
