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Tour Guide / Docent
What
Volunteer Center:
Hanover County Dept of Community Resources
Posted By:
Hanover Tavern Foundation
  Hanover Tavern Foundation
Description:
Lead tours of Hanover Tavern’s historic floor for Barksdale Theatre guests before theatre performances.

Must be eager to learn the history of Hanover Tavern, and follow a tour script that will most likely change slightly with each theatre season.


Thursday & Friday : 5:30-8pm

Saturday & Sunday : 12:30-8pm with a break from 2-5pm


When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Dec 17, 2008 - Dec 31, 2009
Time of Day:   Afternoon , Evening
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Fri
Sat
Hours Needed:   3 , Flexible (per session)
Time Details:   Thursday & Friday :5:30-8pm Saturday & Sunday : 12:30-8pm with a break from 2-5pm

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Hanover, VA, VA 23069
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Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   2 , Flexible
Special Requirements:   Unfortunately, the historic floor is not wheelchair accessible throughout, so we do ask that you be able to use stairs, and stand for 30+ minutes at a time.
Volunteer Options:   Group Activity Older Adult Appropriate Youth Appropriate RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Minimum Age Requirements:   Over 18

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Minimum Age Required: Minimum Age 18
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Hanover's Volunteer Center Since 1987

Hanover County Dept. of Community Resources
P.O. Box 470 ∙ Hanover, VA  23069
(804) 365-4300 ∙ volunteer@co.hanover.va.us

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