Davenport, Iowa - August 2, 2008 - The Figge Art Museum will be holding
information and training sessions about current volunteer opportunities and the
Docent program at the museum on Tuesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 21 from 10 - 11:30
am. Students and adults who have an interest in community volunteerism or fine
arts are encouraged to attend in the dining room
Figge docents lead tours of the collection
and special exhibitions. They also present slide programs in area
schools, churches, and community centers. Other opportunities include
customer service, public relations, library, administrative help and studio
activities The session will include introductions to the docent and volunteer
programs followed by a question and answer session.
"There is a wide range of opportunities
available and everyone can find where they'll be most comfortable. You can help
behind the scenes or out front welcoming guests; you can work with children,
adults or museum staff; in the studio, the library or at special events; every
bit helps the museum." said Director of Museum Services Jennifer Brooke
The information sessions will be held in
the museum dining area, off the main lobby. For more information, please visit
the Figge Art Museum Web site, www.figgeartmuseum.org. To register for
this session, please call Jennifer Brooke, 563-326-7804, ext. 2048 or email
j.brooke@figgeartmuseum.org.
Internships are also available per semester in most
departments including special events, facility rentals and marketing. Deadline
for applications for fall semester 2008- 9/8/08, spring semester 2009- 11/28/08
and summer semester 2009- 4/3/09 please send resume and cover letter to J.brooke@figgeartmuseum.org or
Jennifer Brooke
Attention: Internships
225 W 2nd Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Questions- 326-7804 x 2048
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