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School Docents take children on a journey to the 19th century
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Help Children (And Adults) Discover California Rancho History.
Volunteering gives back to your community!
Volunteering provides you with valuable training and experience!
Volunteering is just plain fun!
No prior experience is necessary. Volunteers under 18 years of age are welcome with parental consent.
Contact us today at (562) 695-1217 ext. 104 or
friendsofpiopico@gmail.com for more information about this golden opportunity to inspire curiosity and share history with school-aged children.
Our next Volunteer Training is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Advanced reservations are required. |
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Click Here to Download Volunteer Training Flyer
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| Volunteer Training Includes Information On: |
- California State Parks
- California History
- The Life of Pio de Jesus Pico IV
- Giving Tours
- Developing Your Own Historical Character
- Putting Together Your Own Historical Costume
- Performing Living History
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| Volunteer Positions Available |
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- School Program Leader
- Museum Host
- Gardening
- Tour Guide
- Researcher
- Office Assistant
- Collections Assistant
- Housekeeping in Historic Adobe Home
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| School Docents Praised by Local School Children:
"I can still remember what his house was made of! It's made of adobe." - Taylor *
"I learned that in the old days the were no electricity. They had to use the sun." - Jasmine *
"My favorite thing was playing the games." - Joaquin *
* Excerpts from children's comments about award-winning "Adobe Bricks Through Time" Program
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
6003 Pioneer Blvd.
(Whittier Blvd. at 605 Freeway)
Whittier, California 90606
Phone: (562) 695-1217 ext. 102
volunteers@piopico.org
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