San Francisco Architectural Heritage

Jobs & Volunteers

There are currently no job openings.

VOLUNTEERS

Heritage accepts new volunteers to help with a variety of different projects and tasks. These might include: research, grant writing, data entry, clerical, membership mailing coordination, publicity, brochure distribution, gardening and housekeeping projects, special events, etc.

Docent Training March 13 – April

Heritage Hikes docent JoAnn Stewart leads third graders through the Haas-Lilienthal House. Photo by Constance Farrell.

Heritage is looking for a new group of dedicated volunteers to lead Haas-Lilienthal House (Wed., Sat., and Sun.) and Heritage Hikes tours (Tues. and Wed.). Training includes seven meetings on various Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings from March 13 through April. Sessions include lectures by local historians and architecture experts, as well as training on tour techniques and communications skills. Participants will also learn about the Haas-Lilienthal family and the culture and decorative arts of the city’s Victorian era. At series close, new volunteers will know the Haas-Lilienthal house inside and out, feel confident leading tours, and be able to conduct engaging and inspiring tours.

Trainees are asked to pay an $80 registration fee, which covers the cost of the training manual and required books. Volunteers who complete the training receive Heritage individual member benefits (visit sfheritage.org/join for a list of benefits).

To receive more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Dorothy Boylan at dboylan@sfheritage.org or 415-441-3000 x24.

Docents Wanted

Longtime docent Paul Anders leads docent trainees through the Haas-Lilienthal House, spring 2011. Photo by Dorothy Boylan.

Love San Francisco? Adore the Haas-Lilienthal House? Become a docent or walking tour guide and lead tours yourself!
Heritage is always looking for enthusiastic people to volunteer at the historic 1886 Haas-Lilienthal House and to lead Pacific Heights and Heritage Hikes tours.

Additional Heritage Hikes Guides urgently needed! If you like kids, you’ll love leading these fun, innovative tours for San Francisco third graders. If you’re already a House guide, training for these Tuesday and Wednesday morning tours is minimal, and you’ll get to shadow experienced guides before leading your own tour. Please contact Dorothy Boylan or JoAnn Stewart for more information.

Wish List — Docent Program

The following items are needed for the Docent Program:

    • Armoire – We are looking for a large armoire to house our bookstore selections, preferably a Victorian era (or replica) that would look appropriate in the setting. Functioning lock a definite plus!
    • Books for the docent lending library, on architecture, the Victorian era, SF history, etc.

 
Many thanks to those who have already donated items! If you are interested in donating or contributing toward the program, please contact Dorothy Boylan.