McFaddin-Ward House Volunteer and Docent Opportunities

Needed are people to assist in the Education Department and to serve as Docent Guides.
Call Volunteer Coordinator Becky Fertitta 409.832.1906

Education Programs:
Old Times Programs: Education Volunteers help with short programs showing life 100 years ago. This program has been presented to school groups and retirement homes, in library summer programs and centennial celebrations. Come dressed in olden-time clothing!

Pastimes Programs: Special programming geared to school children. Topics range from sea creatures to birds, from halloween to stocking stuffers. Volunteers can plan the activities and help with the crafts and games.

Hospitality: Volunteers who enjoy cooking and decorating are needed! Prepare the before-lecture treats. Organize the carry-in, pot-luck dinners. Show your creativity in decorating tables and serving areas.

Docent Guide:
If you enjoy Beaumont history and touring beautiful homes and working with the public, you are well-suited to being a McFaddin-Ward House docent.
Guide visitors through the house once or twice a month and be present for special events.
Learn more about Docent Training.

Upcoming Events--Volunteers and Docents are especially invited!

Wednesday, November 5, Mamie McFaddin Ward's Birthday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A special Birthday Tea presented by the Lamar Institute of Technology's Restaurant and Institutional Food Management students.
Sundays, November 9 & 16, Photo Ops on the Grand Entry Staircase, 1:00-4:00 p.m. See the Calendar of Events for more information.
Gingerbread House Charity Competiton, Display and Silent Auction. You can enter an original creation in the no-entry-fee competiton. Learn more at Gingerbread Competition.

For Current Docents:
Volunteer Schedule November 2008
Volunteer Matters Newsletter November 2008
Volunteer Schedule October 2008
Volunteer Matters Newsletter October 2008

Junior Interpreters Program

Quality Teens are needed to assist in our museum programs and can serve as special museum guides.
Call Education Coordinator Judy Linsley at 409.832.1906

Learn more about Junior Interpreter Training
Want to become a McFaddin-Ward House Junior Interpreter ?

Upcoming Events

Junior Interpreter Guide Day Saturday November 29,10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Newly minted JI Graduates from the 2008 summer training will guide visitors through
all three floors of the McFaddin-Ward House for free. Open to the Public