Last updated on April 21, 2008

This is a unique opportunity for those who love to cook! Learn to cook in an authentically restored 1830s open-hearth kitchen and interpret this "living history" to visitors. Cooking docents are part of a 4-5 person team who cook one Thursday each month from October through May. They follow historic recipes and techniques in preparing menus with appropriate seasonal ingredients. This information is demonstrated and interpreted to museum visitors. At the end of the day, even though they might be dirty and tired, they get to enjoy the food that they spent all day cooking for dinner! Additionally, cooking docents receive free parking while volunteering and a discount in the gift shop.

We want cooking docents who have a love of food and cooking, an interest in culinary history, the ability to stand for long periods of time, the ability to withstand heat, good interpersonal skills, a friendly manner, and the ability to speak in public or a willingness to learn. Teaching or presentation experience is a plus but not necessary.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses

Volunteers will work with the following groups

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

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Occasional Monthly Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

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

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Arts & Culture Education & Technology Cultural

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Errand Running / Shopping Public Speaking Food Preparation / Delivery Tour Guide / Docent

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Contact Person:
Gabrielle Walker, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

820 Saint Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.hgghh.org

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