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Be a Shopkeeper At Craftsman Farms

Meg — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:03 +0000

Are you looking for a way to get involved with the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms? Have you thought about volunteering in our gift shop?

Shopkeeping is a fun and gratifying volunteer job and a great way to get involved at The Stickley Museum. Shopkeepers interact with visitors, handle transactions, help maintain inventory, provide customer service, and assist with general upkeep of the shop. Training is provided, and shopkeepers are encouraged to train at their own pace, shadowing practiced shopkeepers until they feel they are ready to be added to the schedule. If shopkeeping sounds like the job for you, call director of education, Vonda Givens at 973-540-0311. Shopkeepers are needed on weekends year-round and on weekdays April through November.

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Docent Information Meeting

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:59:46 +0000

Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Join our family of volunteer docents! Make friends, meet new people, introduce the public to an extraordinary National Historic Landmark, and deepen your knowledge of The Farms and the Arts and Crafts Movement. For more information on this rewarding volunteer opportunity, come to an informational meeting at The Farms on Wed., Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. on the porch. Education Director, Vonda Givens, and Site Manager, Pete Mars, will be on hand to provide information about docent training and other aspects being a docent.

Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Vonda at 973-540-0311 or vgivens@stickleymuseum.org if you plan to attend.

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Volunteer at Craftsman Farms!

Meg — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:44:28 +0000

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is the early 20th century home of Gustav Stickley, and one of the premier sites of the American Arts & Crafts Movement, which aimed at reforming society through the design of the home and its furnishings. The Farms is a National Historic Landmark and a Save America’s Treasures site. After undergoing a major restoration in 2004, the Museum is now poised to advance its mission by exploring how Stickley’s beliefs apply to life in the 21st century. Our volunteers are essential to achieving our mission to preserve and interpret this important chapter of New Jersey history. We invite you to join the Craftsman Farms “family” and make new friends, while sharing your talents, interests and skills. There are a variety of jobs available, and hours are flexible to accommodate busy schedules.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

* Giving tours of the Log House for adults and children
* Giving special group tours for interested organizations
* Answering the telephone
* Working in the Museum Shop
* Cataloging museum files and acquisitions
* Helping to set up special events
* Helping to host/hostess special events
* Assisting with Museum mailings, including labeling and sorting
* Assisting with children’s programs
* Taking part in seasonal landscaping days

Special Rewards of Volunteering:

* 10% discount in the Museum Shop
* Invitations to special Museum events
* Invitations to the bi-annual volunteer parties
* Learning about an important moment in NJ history
* Meeting like-minded individuals as well as visitors from around the world
* Flexible hours

The Stickley Museum is open seasonally, from April 1st until mid-November, with a Holiday program three weekends in December. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12 to 3 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 973-540-0311 with further questions or to indicate your interests in volunteering.

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