Volunteer: Seeking Volunteers to Lead Engaging Presentations or Activities during Traveler Welc[...]

Volunteermatch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cultural understanding through engaging presentations and activities. As a volunteer, you will lead interactive sessions at Welcome Parties, sharing insights on various cultural topics with travelers from around the globe. This role not only enriches the experience of visitors but also allows you to connect with diverse groups and make a meaningful impact. With flexible scheduling and the opportunity to receive training, this is a perfect chance to share your passion for culture and history while contributing to a welcoming community environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and commit to monthly presentations.
• Orientation or training will be provided for volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging presentations or activities at Welcome Parties.
• Highlight cultural topics to create a welcoming experience.

Skills

Adult Education

History

Research

Event Planning / Management

Cross-cultural Communication

Storytelling

Job description

Seeking Volunteers to Lead Engaging Presentations or Activities during Traveler Welcome Mixers

Are you passionate about sharing culture, history, or the arts? HI NYC is looking for volunteers to lead engaging presentations or activities at our weekly Monday & Thursday Welcome Parties - a fun, social event where travelers from around the world connect!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a short presentation or interactive activity during our Monday or Thursday Welcome Party
• Highlight a holiday, heritage month, NYC history, or arts & culture topic
• Help create a welcoming, educational, and fun experience for travelers visiting from all over the world.

Mission Statement

To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Description

Who We Are

We bring travelers together in the largest hostel network in the USA, but that’s just the start: from local tours and experiences, to experiential learning programs, HI USA strives to bring moments of cultural understanding to our guests and community members. HI USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-based organization that reinvests our surpluses back into our hostels and programs so they can have an even greater impact, year after year.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture

Community

Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule. Weekdays - Evening

WHERE

Event can be held at organization location(s).

DATE POSTED

March 6, 2025

SKILLS

• Adult Education
• History
• Research
• Event Planning / Management
• Cross-cultural Communication
• Storytelling

GOOD FOR

• Kids
• People 55+
• Public Groups
• Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18
• Orientation or Training
• Must be able to commit to leading an activity or presentation at least once a month from March 2025 to June 2025.
• Training provided
• Group Size Range: 1 - 50+