Tour Guide Academy, Spring 2019 (Register once for all sessions)

Miami Design Preservation Leagueis a not-for-profit preservation and arts organization founded in 1976, which preserves, protects and promotes the architectural, cultural, social and environmental integrity of Miami Beach and the surrounding areas. Originally organized by Barbara Baer Capitman and friends in 1976, it is the oldest Art Deco Society®in the World.MDPL provides cultural and educational programs to Dade County residents, surrounding counties, citizens of Florida and to national and international visitors and tourists. Our programs are developed for the general public and have special appeal to those interested in art, design, architecture, history, preservation, urban and community planning and development.

Miami Design Preservation League

Miami Design Preservation League offers its annual Tour Guide Academy which is a training program for those who would like to become volunteer tour guides for MDPL, leading walking tours of the Art Deco District. Individuals interested in becoming certified MDPL tour guides are expected to participate in the full Four-Day course being offered on the following Mondays:  
Monday, May 6th - 10am - 3pm
Monday, May 20th - 10am - 3pm
Monday, June 3rd - 10am - 3pm
Monday, June 17th - 10am - 3pm
(Lunch on your own)
 
By the completion of this program, tour guide candidates will be able to use the buildings to:
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<LI>Tell stories of MDPL and its efforts to preserve</LI>
<LI>Tell stories of the designs we are trying to preserve</LI>
<LI>Tell the story of Miami Beach, providing a context for the stories referenced above</LI>
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Other Details: 
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<LI>Participants must be at least 18 years of age. </LI>
<LI>Please give consideration to whether you have enough availability to serve as a volunteer tour guide which includes tours on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and special events.</LI>
<LI>In addition to the classroom requirements, candidates must also complete the mentorship process for final credentialing as a tour guide. </LI>
<LI>Participants will be required to sign a non-compete contract at the start of the course. By signing the contract, the participant agrees not to work for or start a competing tour company for 24 months following course completion.</LI>
<LI>Also note that enrollment is limited to 12 participants and that on-line registration and application fee are due by no later than Monday, April 29, 2019.  A wait list will be created for anyone who may be able to take advantage of any last minute cancellations.</LI>
<LI>Please Contact Martin Jean, Tour Director, at martin@mdpl.org with any questions.</LI>
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