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Volunteers are integral to Pacific Asia Museum. Whether
you’re looking for the best way to become involved, or are
simply curious about what our volunters do, here’s an overview of
the museum’s Arts Councils, Docent Council, and Service Council.
Arts Councils
Designed for those with a special interest
in a certain region or culture, the Arts
Councils are communities of people
committed to Pacific Asia Museum’s
mission of intercultural understanding.
Like the cultures they represent, each
council is unique. Some meet regularly,
others get together to plan an event. The
Councils – Chinese, Himalayan, Japanese,
Korean, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippine and
Thai – develop programs, serve as community
liaisons, and enjoy the camaraderie of
being part of a group dedicated to life-long
learning. Becoming a member is simple;
just call the membership department.
Docents
You may have met them on your first
museum visit; they may even be the reason
you returned. Touring with a friendly,
knowledgeable guide can make all the
difference in a museum visitor’s experience,
and the Pacific Asia Museum docents
are up to the challenge.
The training process is rigorous. Months
of classes, writing assignments and
presentations don’t just create highly qualified
docents, however; it also creates a
community. In fact, when asked what has
kept her involved for 30 years, docent Lee
Roberts immediately says it’s the people: “The museum is a little jewel box, and the
docents are jewels.” Monthly meetings
and special curator’s tours provide fellowship
while keeping docents up to date
and ready to do what they do best – sharing the museum they know and love.
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
Assist the Collections Department
with the 2007 Collections
Inventory and really get to know
the collection! Organizational
skills, excellent attention
to details, and the ability
to stand are required. If
interested, contact Bridget
Bray, Registrar, at ext. 26 or
b.bray@pacificasiamuseum.org. |
The Korean Arts
Council demonstrating beautiful traditional costumes at
a 2006 celebration (photo courtesy Tom Yee) |
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From top:
Philippine
Arts Council president Rhona Lopez Nath celebrating
national hero José Rizal; Service Council member
Sunny Stevenson storytelling at a recent Family Festival. |
Service Council
There is so much work to be done in a museum,
and Service Council members are an essential
part of the family! Providing critical staff support,
members can be found throughout the museum;
assisting in the Library, reparing mailings, working
at special events and community outreach.
They develop community events for museum
visitors, as well as field trips and guest speaker
programs for their own members. The Service
Council includes many of our youngest volunteers;
a large contingent of high school students
provide service to the museum while developing
their own professional skills – and maybe even
an interest in a museum career.
With so many ways to get involved as a
Pacific Asia Museum volunteer, there is truly
something for everyone.
April 2007 Museum Focus
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