What is a Docent Guide?
Docent guides are volunteer museum educators. After study of the museum’s collections and training, they conduct educational tours and programs in the museum galleries with students in grades K-12 and adult audiences. Qualified applicants must have experience working with children and adults, and have an enthusiasm for art, history, science or Dr. Seuss.
Applicants will be reviewed based on qualifications and the number of docent guide openings available. Selected applicants will then be contacted for an interview.
What are the Benefits?
- Free training program
- Attendance at docent social events, including docent symposium
- Discounts on Museum School classes
- Museum Store discounts
- In-depth, ongoing training led by curators, scholars, and museum educators
- Free admission to selected programs & lectures
What is the Time Commitment?
Art
Training: Up to 20 training classes, held Tuesdays from 1:30-3 pm beginning late September. Training ends in the spring.
Tours: At least 20 tours a year for two consecutive years, in addition to training year. Most school visits are Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-2 pm.
Science
Training: Up to 15 training classes, held Wednesdays from 2-3:30 pm beginning late September. Training ends in the winter.
Tours: Give at least 20 tours a year for two consecutive years, in addition to training year. Most school visits are Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-2 pm.
History
Training: Up to 20 training classes, held Mondays from 1:30-3 pm beginning late September. Training ends in the winter.
Tours: At least 20 tours a year for two consecutive years, in addition to training year. Most school visits are Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-2 pm.
Dr. Seuss
Training: Up to 15 training classes, held Wednesdays from 2-3:30 pm beginning October. Training ends in the winter.
Tours: Give at least 20 tours a year for two consecutive years, in addition to training year. Most school visits are Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-2 pm.