Volunteer Opportunity:
Egg Rolls & Egg Creams Festival
Sunday, June 10, 2012
10:30am-4:30pm
Calling all volunteers! We need your help to make our 12th annual Egg Rolls and Egg Creams festivals our greatest yet. Join us for a fun-filled day at New York City’s best block party, a cross-cultural celebration of the Jewish and Chinese communities of our Lower East Side/Chinatown neighborhood. Volunteers are needed to help serve our signature egg rolls & egg creams, assist with craft activities, welcome guests and answer questions, and help run a fabulous festival for close to 10,000 attendees.
Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation session on Thursday, May 31 from 6-8pm OR Tuesday, June 5 from 6-8pm. Food will be provided. All volunteers will receive two free tickets for museum admission or a 2012 public program and food will be provided on the day of the festival.
Please contact Sarah at sverity@eldridgestreet.org or (212) 219-0302 x5 if you would like to help out.
Docent Stories
Enjoy this video of our docents sharing the story of Eldridge Street. All footage was filmed before the restoration was completed so you'll see images of the building in its deteriorated state. We are grateful to our team of volunteers for bringing to life the history of East European Jewish immigrants and making the Museum at Eldridge Street a warm, inviting, and memorable place for all of our visitors.
Making Egg Creams at the Egg Rolls & Egg Creams Festival
Apply Online
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our form. If you have any questions, please email us at contact(at)eldridgestreet.org
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Volunteer Roles
Greeter
Offers a warm and welcoming presence as the first point of contact at the Museum for visitors; answers questions regarding resources in the area and the site itself; promotes upcoming programs; and provides information to visitors about volunteering at the Museum.
Docent
Conducts interactive, engaging tours for visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities for groups of up to 30 people. Docents should demonstrate public speaking and listening skills, as well as an interest in learning about Jewish culture, immigration history, and architecture.
Educator (K-12 programs)
Conducts educational programs for visitors in grades K-12 of all backgrounds and abilities. Applicants with teaching experience will be given preference.
Exhibit Interpreter
Provides an orientation to visitors of exhibit stations in the Limud Learning Center, the Family History Center, and the Restoration Exhibit; answers visitors’ questions; and assists with the evaluation of exhibits.
Gift Shop and Admission Desk Clerk
Enhances visitors experience through excellent customer service and knowledgeable advice about available merchandise; answers questions regarding resources in the area and the site itself; promotes upcoming programs; conducts visitor surveys and facilitates feedback.
Administrative Support
Provides administrative assistance to MAES staff by assisting with outreach, fundraising and programmatic support.
