Needs From: South Serves

Volunteer: Heritage Tour Guides

TOUR GUIDE FOR THE DORA FRANKLIN FINLEY AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL

 

We are searching for part-time tour guides (9 - 12 hours/week) for the Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail.(DFFAAHT)  The tour guide’s responsibilities include familiarizing customers with local historic sites on the DFFAAHT, and new attractions. These tours are by vehicle (step on tour) and some walking tours. The tour guide will ensure the safety of the groups. The guide should be an excellent storyteller and give excellent customer service. Training and scripts will be provided by DFFAAHT.

 

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Greeting and welcoming customers to the tour

Informing customers about itinerary for each tour

Planning itinerary in accordance with weather forecast

Familiarizing yourself with layout of the region

Directing customers to other noncompeting services that might be of interest to them. Having guest complete a short survey.

 

TOUR GUIDE REQUIREMENTS:

 

High school diploma or equivalent, college a plus.

Prior experience as a tour guide is advantages.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Adherence to prescribed safety codes.

Excellent conversational skills with an act for storytelling.

Personable, humorous disposition.

Outstanding organizational, time management, improvisational skills.  Ability to work mornings,  early afternoons and weekends.

 

SALARY:

 

$10.00 -$12.00 hour

 

CONTACT:

Eric F. Finley, Tour Director 251.725.2236

Info@dffaaht.org

 

Agency: Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile (DFFAAHT)

TOUR GUIDE FOR THE DORA FRANKLIN FINLEY AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL

 

We are searching for part-time tour guides (9 - 12 hours/week) for the Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail.(DFFAAHT)  The tour guide’s responsibilities include familiarizing customers with local historic sites on the DFFAAHT, and new attractions. These tours are by vehicle (step on tour) and some walking tours. The tour guide will ensure the safety of the groups. The guide should be an excellent storyteller and give excellent customer service. Training and scripts will be provided by DFFAAHT.

 

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Greeting and welcoming customers to the tour

Informing customers about itinerary for each tour

Planning itinerary in accordance with weather forecast

Familiarizing yourself with layout of the region

Directing customers to other noncompeting services that might be of interest to them. Having guest complete a short survey.

 

TOUR GUIDE REQUIREMENTS:

 

High school diploma or equivalent, college a plus.

Prior experience as a tour guide is advantages.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Adherence to prescribed safety codes.

Excellent conversational skills with an act for storytelling.

Personable, humorous disposition.

Outstanding organizational, time management, improvisational skills.  Ability to work mornings,  early afternoons and weekends.

 

SALARY:

 

$10.00 -$12.00 hour

 

CONTACT:

Eric F. Finley, Tour Director 251.725.2236

Info@dffaaht.org

 

Agency: Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile (DFFAAHT)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36602

Allow Groups: No