Tour Guide Description

Underground Railroad Tour Guide Job Description

Basic Function: Under the supervision of the Tour Scheduler, a student tour guide is responsible for providing factual and engaging tours to school and community groups about the Underground Railroad activities that took place in the Guilford College Woods. Additionally, guides will be asked to do cleanup/maintenance on the trail and some office work.

Specific Responsibilities:

Participate in Tour Guide Training and any subsequent sessions

Commit to relaying accurate historical information

Meet groups on time when assigned to lead a tour

Encourage questions and dialog on the tours

Perform trail cleanup and maintenance when required

Assist Tour Scheduler with office work as needed (photocopying, creating, managing materials, etc.)

Qualifications/Special Skills Required:

Dependability

Promptness

Must have attended URR Tour Guide Training sessions

Ability to walk on uneven ground

Ability to project voice so all tour participants can hear

Ability to do some physical labor on trail

Familiarity with office equipment (computers, printer/copiers)

Cultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship skills

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Tour Guide Description

Underground Railroad Tour Guide Job Description

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