Special family volunteer opportunities may be available. Responsibilities include decorating, greeting, guests, supervising, and clean-up. A cheery disposition is required. Guides communicate the area's history, architecture, events, people, and local lore through the bus P.A. system. These tours last about 90 minutes.
Guides also provide the bus driver with directions.
Guides are assigned reading and receive field training. These guides are usually drawn from existing walking tour guides. Offer insights on architecture, history, and local lore. Walking tour guides receive extensive classroom and field training. A walking tour guide can expect to gain a wonderful awareness of Newport's rich history and surroundings.