Docents

Do you love art? Enjoy connecting with people of all ages? Want to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team of museum docents, who are a dedicated group of volunteers who facilitate interactive and engaging museum tours for diverse audiences. As Docents serve as the face of the museum, we are seeking diverse individuals who reflect our audiences and community.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Facilitate guided discussions for school groups by focusing on skills like curiosity, communication, and social-emotional intelligence, which are crucial for engaging and interactive tours. 
• Facilitate guided discussions for all ages about artwork and help visitors discover connections between artworks, exhibitions, and their lived experiences.
• Engage in docent training courses, shadow tours with experienced docents, complete short assignments, and be part of a community.

Who You Are:

• Warm and welcoming.
• Lifelong learner who is ready to take on a challenge.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups.
• Sensitive to different types of learners, abilities, and neurodiversity.
• Available to volunteer a few hours per week.