Volunteering for the Architecture and the City festival allows you to interact with local architects and designers and learn more about the urban landscape of the Bay Area. In exchange for a few hours of your dedicated time, you get a chance to:

• learn more about architectural developments in the Bay Area
• receive free admission to the event to which you volunteer
• receive a free volunteer t-shirt

You do not need an architectural background, just a willingness and ability to interact with the public.

HOME TOURS SHIFTS still available:

MORNING Sat 9/13 -HEADQUARTERS
MORNING Sat 9/13 -Arterra - Mission Bay
MORNING Sat 9/13 -Zack | de Vito Residence - Glen Park

AFTERNOON Sat 9/13 -HEADQUARTERS
AFTERNOON Sat 9/13 -SHIFT Residence - Mission District
AFTERNOON Sat 9/13 -Choy Residence - Noe Valley
AFTERNOON Sat 9/13 -Arterra - Mission Bay
AFTERNOON Sat 9/13 -Deform House - Potrero Hill
AFTERNOON Sat 9/13 -Zack | de Vito Residence - Glen Park

MORNING Sun 9/14 -HEADQUARTERS
MORNING Sun 9/14 -FINAL(LY) House – Sausalito
MORNING Sun 9/14 -William Wurster Renovation - Pacific Heights
MORNING Sun 9/14 -Maltzman House - Pacific Heights
MORNING Sun 9/14 -Honighaus - Pacific Heights
MORNING Sun 9/14 -Salvation Army's Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center/Railton Place - Tenderloin

AFTERNOON Sun 9/14 -HEADQUARTERS
AFTERNOON Sun 9/14 -FINAL(LY) House – Sausalito
AFTERNOON Sun 9/14 -William Wurster Renovation - Pacific Heights
AFTERNOON Sun 9/14 -Maltzman House - Pacific Heights
AFTERNOON Sun 9/14 -Honighaus - Pacific Heights
AFTERNOON Sun 9/14 -Salvation Army's Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center/Railton Place - Tenderloin

ALL FESTIVAL SHIFTS except HOME TOURS SHIFTS have been filled.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS

HOME TOURS DOCENT ORIENTATION **MANDATORY**
September 9, 6:00 pm
AIA SF, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600 San Francisco
Receive an overview of the homes being showcased over the weekend and learn more about the volunteer benefits and requirements. Note: This orientation is mandatory. We also recommend that docents attend The Architect’s Forum on September 11th.

GENERAL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
August 26, 12:00-1:00 pm
AIA SF, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600 San Francisco
Receive an overview of the festival and learn more about the volunteer benefits and requirements.

CONFIRM YOUR VOLUNTEER SHIFT

STEP ONE:
Download the PDF links below to see all of the Volunteer Opportunities this year's Festival has to offer:

• Festival Volunteer Task Sheet
• Saturday 9/13 Home Tours Docent Task Sheet
• Sunday 9/14 Home Tours Docent Task Sheet

STEP TWO:
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER SHIFT.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A HOME TOURS DOCENT SHIFT.

STEP THREE:
Attend Volunteer Meeting.

Please review the list of opportunities above before signing up to volunteer. For additional questions, contact Jaime Wong, Festival Volunteer Coordinator, at [jwong] 'at' [aiasf.org] or (415) 874-2632.

Click Here to view images from the 2007 San Francisco Living: Home Tours Weekend.

• Free pass for one day of the San Francisco Living: Home Tours Weekend.
• Free admission to The Architect's Forum, where the architects discuss their process and answer questions on the homes. Date & Location TBA , typically within the week prior to the tours.
• Other benefits and discounts in the past have included complimentary coffee coupons and a free event t-shirt.

Volunteer Requirements

Home Tours Docents:
Be willing to commit to a four-hour shift on Saturday, September 13 and/or Sunday, September 14. Morning shift times are approximately 9:30am - 1:30 pm, and afternoon shifts will be approximately 12:30 - 4:30 pm. Home Tours docents are present inside the homes, making sure visitors are respectful and follow the rules outlined in the Home Tours ticket.

Head Docents:
Leaders are needed at each home to supervise volunteers assigned to your shift, including ensuring sufficient coverage in the rooms and at the front door, and to answer questions.  You must have access to a car as you will also be responsible for transporting two boxes of bottled water to your assigned home the day of the tour. Most Head Docents have participated with the AIA SF Home Tours for at least one year, and they must be available prior to the tour weekend for a brief leadership and training meeting.

Headquarters Docents:
Headquarters docents assist with registration and general questions at the Home Tours Headquarters. Be willing to commit to a four-hour shift on Saturday, September 13 and/or Sunday, September 14. Morning shift is approximately 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Afternoon shift is approximately 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

Mandatory Docent Meeting:
September 9, 6:00 pm
AIA San Francisco, 130 Sutter Street, Suite 600, San Francisco

Learn more about each home being shown on the tour and sign up for any remaining shifts. (We encourage every volunteer to sign up online by August in order to receive all the preliminary information.) You will receive brief training, a packet of information and directions to the home(s). It is also an opportunity to meet other volunteers and arrange for group carpools. If you would like to volunteer but cannot attend the docent meeting, you must contact the office in advance to make arrangements.

ALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER SHIFTS HAVE BEEN FILLED!

Festival Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers must arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the event, and assist staff with guest registration and distribution of materials. Volunteers receive free admission to the event to which they volunteer, and may receive additional benefits or discounts. Following is a list of popular volunteer events:

• Opening Party
• Architectural Film Series
• Architectural Tours
• Architectural Lectures
• Architectural Gems Bike Tour
• Dining by Design
• Exhibitions

Questions?
Contact Jaime Wong, Festival Volunteer Coordinator, at [jwong] 'at' [aiasf.org] or (415) 874-2632.

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