Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Perhaps you are an amateur historian who loves to show visitors around San Francisco? If so, HI-USA SF-City Center Hostel is looking for individuals interested in providing international travelers with a local perspective.
You will have the opportunity to research and create a historically and accurate script as the backbone for your tour. This is a wonderful chance to share your knowledge of the City in a way that will create lasting memories for years to come!
Three hours per month, with a minimum of six month commitment.
Volunteers complete a volunteer application and attend an orientation session.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet people from around the world, participate in intercultural exchange and practice public speaking!

Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills are essential to this position, as well as an interest in public speaking, local history and culture.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Hostelling International USA - Golden Gate Council

We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Jesse Riscen, Activities And Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

685 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (See a map)

Directions:

By public transit: Take MUNI bus #38 ($1.50, exact change) to Geary and Larkin streets. Walk 2 blocks south on Larkin to Ellis Street and turn left. The hostel is on the right hand side. Take a BART train to the Civic Center station. Exit the station using the UN Plaza exit. Walk across the plaza towards City Hall (the large domed building) and turn right on Larkin Street. Walk 5 blocks north on Larkin, then turn right on Ellis Street. The hostel is the first building on the right hand side.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Civic Center BART Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 blks   Nearest Bus Stop: MUNI #38, 2 blks minute walk