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Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 12:00 am (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Spark! Places of Innovation - Smithsonian Museum on Main Street
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Date: Aug 15, 2026 10:00 am - Sep 26, 2026 6:00 pm (CDT)
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209 E 1st St, Taylor, Texas 76574, United States

About the event

Spark! Places of Innovation, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, is part of Taylor's Sesquicentennial celebration! The exhibition dives into innovation and invention happening in rural America. In small towns across America, people are creating new products, taking risks, meeting challenges together, and seizing upon exciting opportunities that change local life and sometimes reach far beyond. Spark! features stories from over 30 rural communities across the nation that reveal the dynamic relationship between place and creativity. Technical, social, cultural, artistic, or a combination of all of these—every innovation is as unique as each community. Dates: August 15 through September 27 Location: Heidenheimer Building, 209 E. First St., Taylor, Texas 76574 Spark! Places of Innovation is part of MoMS, a unique collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, state humanities councils across the nation, and local host organizations. To learn more, visit www.museumonmainstreet.org.
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About the application

Museum Docent Volunteer Museum Docents serve as welcoming ambassadors for the museum and the City of Taylor, creating a positive and engaging experience for every visitor. Volunteers greet guests, provide information about museum exhibits and local attractions, and help visitors navigate the museum and downtown Taylor. Responsibilities include: Welcome and assist museum visitors with a friendly, professional attitude. Serve as a visitor guide by sharing information about Taylor's history, attractions, restaurants, shopping, and community events. Assist visitors with museum technology, including interactive exhibits, digital displays, audio/video equipment, and other visitor-facing technology as needed. Monitor exhibit areas to ensure they remain clean, organized, and visitor-ready. Alert museum staff promptly of any building maintenance issues, safety concerns, technology malfunctions, or exhibit problems. Answer general questions or direct visitors to the appropriate staff member when additional assistance is needed. Help create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all museum guests. Docents play an important role in preserving Taylor's history while providing exceptional customer service and promoting the community to residents and visitors alike.

Terms & Conditions

I hereby release and agree to not hold liable the City of Taylor (COT), its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims of any kind arising from my service as a volunteer and due to the ordinary negligence of the City. I further agree to the following: 1. I acknowledge that I am a volunteer for the COT and have no expectations of compensation. I understand that the COT may, at any time, for whatever reason, make changes in my assignment or terminate my volunteer assignment with the COT. I understand that I may decide to sever my volunteer relationship with the COT at any time, and notice of such a decision must be communicated in writing as soon as possible to my supervisor. 2. I understand and agree as a volunteer that this Release discharges the City of Taylor from any liability or claim that I may have against the City of Taylor with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from my activities with the COT, whether caused by negligence of the COT or its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or otherwise. 3. I understand that the COT does not assume any responsibility for and has no obligation to provide financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability insurance, in the event of injury or illness. 4. I agree to release and hold harmless the COT from claims of any kind that may arise out of my performance a volunteer. I waive any right of action against the City in consideration of being allowed to serve as a volunteer. 5. I understand and agree to abide by all policies and procedures of the COT and the assigned department relating to the performance of duties and responsibilities assigned to me, including but not limited to policies regarding work place conduct, safety, honesty, and attendance 6. I understand that my assigned activities may include work that may be hazardous to me, including but not limited to: construction, loading and unloading activities, and transportation to and from the work sites. I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm inherent in any of my assigned activities and release the COT from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from these activities. 7. I understand and agree that, in the course of my participation as a volunteer, I may have access to information or security related items (i.e. keys, combinations, etc.) that are confidential due to security concerns. I understand and acknowledge that I will not disclose this information or any other security-related information to any person without prior approval of my supervisor. I understand that my volunteer assignment will be terminated if I make improper disclosure of this or any other security-related information. 8. I grant the COT, its successors, assigns, and licensees, the perpetual right to photograph, film, use and reproduce, as the City desires, photographs and videotapes taken of me and/or my children during any volunteer activity. I understand that I will not receive any compensation for my participation or my children's participation in the photographs and videotapes and that the COT shall own all right, title, and interest to the photographs and videotapes, including the portions that contain the images and voices of me and/or my children. I certify that I have read and understood the above agreement and agree that my service as a Volunteer with the COA is subject to these terms. This Release of Liability is effective for one year following my signature, unless revoked in writing by either party. I agree that I am 18 years old or above, or the legal guardian of any child under the age of 18 years old participating in this program or event. I agree that falsification of any information on this information/registration form may disqualify me or my child from this program or event. In consideration of the acceptance of my or my child's information/registration form for this program or event, I hereby release the CITY OF TAYLOR and their agents, employees, officers, and servants from any and all damages and injuries which may occur while I or my child participates in this program or event. I further certify that I have legal authority to execute this release on behalf of myself or my child. I also agree that I have received and read this information/registration form completely. I understand that the CITY OF TAYLOR or program/event staff have the authority to remove participants from the program/event without refund. I agree the CITY OF TAYLOR may use photographs of me or my child to promote City programs and events. I agree that I have given my authorization for myself or my child to receive medical attention in case of injury or an emergency.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 15, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 1 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 18, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 18, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 0 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 19, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 1 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 19, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 20, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 20, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 21, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 22, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 22, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 25, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 25, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 26, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 26, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 27, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 27, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 28, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 29, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 0 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Aug 29, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 01, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 01, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 02, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 02, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 03, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 03, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 04, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 04, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 1 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 05, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 08, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 08, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 09, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 09, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 10, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 11, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 11, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 16, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 12, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 15, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 15, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 16, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 17, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 18, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 19, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 22, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 22, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 23, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 23, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 24, 2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 24, 2026 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 25, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 26, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 1 4
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Museum Docent 209 E 1st Street Taylor, TX 76574 Sep 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3 4
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Volunteer information

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  • Age
  • Emergency contacts

Additional information

  • What is your favorite story from Taylor's History?
  • If you had to recommend a place for visitor to go after visiting the Museum - where would you recommend?
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