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Do
you treasure Oakland and local history?
Are
you interested in the restoration of historic homes?
Is
Victorian architecture and culture an interest of yours?
This
is a terrific opportunity learn more about your interests and give
historical guided tours of the Camron-Stanford House, an
architectural gem that is a City, County, and State landmark, and
listed on a National Register of Historic Places. The beautifully
restored 1876 Italianate Victorian house is located on the shore of
Oakland’s Lake Merritt in Lakeside Park. Our training course
for
new docents begins in late February and lasts for 9 weeks. You will
learn from knowledgeable guest speakers, interesting lectures, and a
wide range of training materials about Oakland-area history, life in
the late 19th century, and how to give
an educational tour.
The BENEFITS
OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER DOCENT
are many:
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Learn about the
bygone days of Oakland, the Bay Area, and the significance of the
Camron-Stanford House in California history
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Make new friends
with similar interests
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Train with experts
on local history, late 19th century decorative arts,
Victorian culture and gardens, museum education techniques, and the
restoration and preservation of this historic architectural gem
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Become an
“insider” at a distinguished, beautiful Bay Area
house museum
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Give back to the
community while having fun in the process
Docents
undergo an intensive training process, which teaches good
communicative and interpretive skills, and provides thorough learning
about the house's historical significance and its collections.
Reading lists are provided to add to the information provided during
training. Experienced docents assist and give feedback as new docents
develop and practice their tours before ultimately conducting a tour
on their own. A graduation celebration will be held at the conclusion
of the training.
DOCENT
TRAINING CLASS:
Training course will take place over 9 weeks, on Wednesdays starting
at 6:30 pm for 2 – 2.5 hours, beginning February 27, 2008, at
the
Camron-Stanford House, and one Saturday morning optional field trip.
Docent training requires the purchase of a $35 annual membership and
a one-time course fee of $65. Learn more about the class here.
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SIGN
UP:
To apply for our Docent Team, fill out the application (PDF file) and
mail or fax to the Camron-Stanford House, or email to cshousedocent@yahoo.com. Questions, contact
Valerie Corvin, Docent Training Coordinator, 510-604-0078, fax (510)
595-0886.
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