Volunteer

Bring Portland stories to life as a docent or host at Pittock Mansion. Both long-term and holiday season volunteers are welcome and appreciated. For more information, or for a volunteer application, please email lhasenmiller@pittockmansion.org.

DESCRIPTION Hosts sit in or circulate through the Mansion, greet guests and answer questions about the history of Pittock Mansion. They also assist visitors with the operation of the original Otis elevator.

TRAINING Hosts attend a training session or shadow’s another host, and receive the Guide’s Guide and Gate Lodge Families to read and study.

DESCRIPTION The Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Pittock Mansion offers a rare glimpse into areas of the historic home that are typically off-limits to visitors. Guests can explore hidden staircases, servant quarters, and mechanical systems that kept the mansion running in the early 1900s. The tour often includes access to the basement, attic, and behind-the-scenes service areas, showcasing how the mansion was heated, cleaned, and maintained. Guides share fascinating stories about the mansion’s original occupants, staff, and the restoration efforts that have preserved this Portland landmark. 

TRAINING Hosts attend a training session or shadow’s another host, and receive the Guide’s Guide and other training materials. 

DESCRIPTION The Architecture of Pittock Mansion tells the architectural story Pittock Mansion with a focus on design, craftsmanship, and the decorative arts. This one-hour tour explores the architectural significance of Pittock Mansion from outside to inside, the materials used to build the home, and how the expertise of the architect, Edward Foulkes, helped make Pittock Mansion a modern home in 1914. 

TRAINING Hosts attend a training session or shadow’s another host, and receive the Architecture Guide and other training materials.