Opportunities From: Care Connect Volunteers

Help support the mission of the Lightner Museum by serving as a Museum Store Associate at our award-winning facility.

Museum Store Associates help visitors select merchandise, ring up sales, and assist the Museum Store manager in a variety of tasks, such as inventory pricing and placement. The Museum Store stocks a wide array of educational and gift items. This position helps support the Museum's educational programs. All Museum Store Associates will become familiar with the layout and history of the Museum and gain a general knowledge of its collections.

Volunteer Needs:

Volunteers for 4 hour shifts as scheduled Monday through Sunday. Substitutes are also needed to fill-in occasionally for our regular volunteer team.

Requirements:

Friendly, outgoing personality Appreciation for fine art and history Willingness to learn Ability to converse with individuals of all ages Comfort serving in a retail-oriented environment for a 4 hour-shift, with break opportunities

Training will be provided.

Background checks required.

Benefits:

Complimentary parking in a reserved parking lot Annual volunteer recognitions Invitations to Lightner Museum Volunteer events Discounts at the Museum Store Complimentary admission to the Lightner Museum and select area attractions

About Lightner Museum
www.lightnermuseum.org


HISTORY. Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913). The hotel was often called “the castle of happy returns.” The hotel was at the peak of its popularity during the 1890’s. More than 25,000 guests visited the Alcazar during those early winter seasons and countless more used the recreational facilities of the casino. For the pleasure of the guests, there was the world’s largest indoor swimming pool at the time, the grand ballroom, sulfur baths, a steam room, massage parlor, a gymnasium, a bowling alley, archery ranges, tennis courts and a bicycle academy.

Support the educational mission of the Lightner Museum by serving as a museum guide at our award-winning facility. We are seeking friendly, outgoing volunteers to engage and educate visitors.

Requirements:

Cheerful outgoing personality Appreciation for fine art and history Willingness to learn Comfort speaking with individuals of all ages Ability to walk and stand for a four-hour period, with break opportunities

Training will be provided.

Background checks required.

Benefits:

Complimentary parking in a reserved parking lot Annual volunteer recognitions Invitations to Lightner Museum Volunteer events Discounts at the Museum Store Complimentary admission to the Lightner Museum and select area attractions

www.lightnermuseum.org


HISTORY. Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913). The hotel was often called “the castle of happy returns.” The hotel was at the peak of its popularity during the 1890’s. More than 25,000 guests visited the Alcazar during those early winter seasons and countless more used the recreational facilities of the casino. For the pleasure of the guests, there was the world’s largest indoor swimming pool at the time, the grand ballroom, sulfur baths, a steam room, massage parlor, a gymnasium, a bowling alley, archery ranges, tennis courts and a bicycle academy.