Tour Guide

Summary: Create a memorable and educational experience for visitors by sharing the history and interesting facts of the Formal Gardens or Mansion.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Be familiar with Allerton facts and history
  • Lead tours for Allerton Visitors
  • Answer visitor questions about the estate during the tour
  • Know your audience and get to know the group you are touring
  • Assist with training of future tour guides

 

Requirements:

  • Attend a General Information session for new volunteers (virtual or in-person)
  • Read books, handouts, and online resources of the history and facts of Robert Allerton, his estate, and the art and gardens within it
  • Shadow at least 3 tours in your area of interest (Mansion, Formal Gardens) led by an experienced tour guide
  • Take and pass a tour guide quiz in your area of interest (Mansion, Formal Gardens)
  • Lead your own tour, shadowed by an experienced tour guide
  • Sign and return Volunteer Waiver & Release form
  • Log hours on MyImpact Portal

 

Time Commitment:

  • 1-hour General Information session for new volunteers
  • Most tours last about 1 hour. During special events, you may lead 2-3 tours.
  • Complete your training at your own pace; however, most tour guides are fully trained within a month depending on available tours to shadow/lead.