Tour Volunteering
As a tour volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to represent Tri-Faith by leading groups through an Introduction to Tri-Faith Tour, Youth Introduction to Tri-Faith Tour, and/or Commons Congregations Tours–all described on our main tour webpage. To make these tours possible, we have three different volunteer roles to choose from:
1. Tour Guide (Adult Tours)
Responsibilities:
- Using provided materials, learn the content of the Introduction to Tri-Faith tour and continuously develop personal religious literacy.
- Present to tour groups at the Tri-Faith Center using a provided slideshow and notes.
- Share facts and insights about the Tri-Faith Initiative nonprofit, the Tri-Faith Commons and its buildings, and the religions represented on the Commons.
- Answer visitors’ questions.
- Walk groups around the Tri-Faith Center building and Abraham’s Bridge.
- Occasionally briefly walk groups through Tri-Faith’s partner congregation buildings.
2. Tour Guide (Youth Tours)
Responsibilities:
- Using provided materials, learn the content of the Youth Introduction to Tri-Faith tour (including the youth-friendly activities) and continuously develop personal religious literacy.
- Briefly present to tour groups at the Tri-Faith Center using a provided slideshow and notes, and engage groups in provided learning activities.
- Share facts and insights about the Tri-Faith Initiative nonprofit, the Tri-Faith Commons and its buildings, and the religions represented on the Commons.
- Answer visitors’ questions.
- Walk tour groups around the Tri-Faith Center building and Abraham’s Bridge.
- For larger groups, work with a partner to divide the group into two, and lead half of the group in learning activities.
3. Tri-Faith Commons Host
Responsibilities:
- Accompany tour groups that are visiting Tri-Faith’s partner congregations for 60-minute tours of their buildings.
- Note: Partner congregations provide their own docents for these tours.
- Welcome tour groups to the Commons on behalf of Tri-Faith Initiative with a spirit of hospitality and warmth.
- Watch the time for the tour groups and politely inform docents when the group will need to start moving to the next building (if the docent is not already aware).
- Guide tour groups as they transition from one building to the next.
- Answer any questions that come up in between tours.
Note about background checks: These volunteer roles may require a background check. We will reach out to you directly to obtain your consent.
Time commitment: Training for Tour Guides will involve (1) reviewing provided tour materials, (2) observing two tours, and (3) giving one practice tour to a Tri-Faith staff member. We don’t require training to be a Commons Host. When you’re ready, we will work with your schedule and interests to match you with tour opportunities that fit you. Once we have a handful of tour volunteers, we may only need to call on you once every month or two.
Questions? Contact Curriculum & Volunteer Specialist Ally ZimmerMas.
Tour Volunteer Interest Form
To explore other Tri-Faith volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Page.
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