WGBH is seeking volunteer docents to provide tours in our new, all-digital studios in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. Our new home at One Guest Street welcomes the public we serve for screening, performances, and other events that amplify the impact of our programs. Docents provide one-of- a kind behind the scenes studio tours that include a visit to our TV and radio production studios, performance spaces, and more.

To read more about our studio tour program, visit http://www.wgbh.org/studiotours.
Applicants should have a passion for public radio and television, an interest in public speaking, and a willingness to share this interest with adults and youth.

Volunteers are needed for daytime, evening and weekend hours. Applicants MUST be available for summer docent training & be willing to provide tours to both adult and children's tours.

How To Apply:
Please email volunteer_coordinator@wgbh.org for an application and training dates.

Must be available for June docent training.
Must be available to attend bi-monthly docent meetings.
Previous experience with public speaking required.
Previous experience with customer service preferred.
Must have ability to stand for periods of time.
Must possess enthusiasm for public radio and television.
Should have interest in presenting educational information to a wide audience (i.e. adults, children, donors, members, community members)
Must be at least 18 years of age; college experience preferred.
Minimum of one year volunteer commitment
Must commit to at least two tours per month

This opportunity is sponsored by: WGBH-TV

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Students Children (5-12) Women Families / Parents Young Adults (18-25) Men Youth

Evenings Weekends Weekdays

Adults (26-54) Senior Citizens Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Arts & Culture Cultural Children & Youth Education & Technology Community Development Nonprofit Organization

Arts / Culture Public Speaking Production (Radio, TV) Tour Guide / Docent

Contact Person:
Stacy Kasdin, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

One Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 (See a map)

Directions:

D I R E C T I O N S T O WG B H B R I G H T O N S T U D I O S From the East Take Mass. Pike to Exit 20, following signs to Brighton. Follow exit ramp to cross over Turnpike onto Cambridge St. Continue past Sports Depot to major intersection (Union Sq.). Bear right through light onto N. Beacon St. Go through three sets of lights; at fourth light (Market St.) turn right. At next light, turn right onto Guest St. Parking garage is on your right. From the West Take Mass. Pike to Exit 18 (Brighton/Cambridge), following signs to Allston//Brighton. Cross over Turnpike onto Cambridge St. Continue past Sports Depot to major intersection (Union Sq.). Bear right through light onto N. Beacon St. Go through three sets of lights; at fourth light (Market St.) turn right. At next light, turn right onto Guest St. From Route 93, Route 1, Storrow Drive Follow Storrow Drive west to Mass. Pike/ Central Square exit. Turn left off exit ramp onto Cambridge St. Continue past Sports Depot to major intersection (Union Sq.). Bear right through light onto N. Beacon St. Go through three sets of lights; at fourth light (Market St.) turn right. At next light, turn right onto Guest St. Via Public Transportation Two MBTA bus lines stop adjacent to WGBH Brighton. Number 64 runs from Oak Square to University Park or Kendal/MIT via Central Square. Number 86 runs from Sullivan Square to Cleveland Circle via Harvard Square, providing access to the Red and Green MBTA lines. For specific bus schedules: www.mbta.com. Parking Free parking is available for visitors in a specially designated lot next to our One Guest Street entrance. Entry to the visitors lot will be on your right, coming up Guest Street from Market Street, just past One Guest Street. A small number of visitor spaces also are available in the parking garage further up Guest Street, on your right. Please take a ticket on entering the garage and proceed to the third floor, parking only in the specially marked visitor spaces along the south wall. When you enter our lobby at One Guest Street, please take your ticket to the security guard for validation. Please do not attempt to park under the 10 Guest Street entrance. For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	Yes
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	No
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	Yes
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	No
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	No