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Docents are volunteer museum educators. No experience is necessary. We offer an extensive training program. If accepted, you'll conduct tours and educational programs for children and adults. Applicants are selected based on their qualifications and the number of docent openings available. Please read the following and fill out the application questions

Responsibilities: Conduct museum tours and educational programs.

Qualifications:

Anyone with a desire to work with people and an enthusiasm for history or science is a welcome candidate.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The time commitment for training and touring is extensive. Trainings are held weekly fall-spring.
Docents commit to conduct 20 programs a year for two consecutive years after completion of docent training.

Privileges:

Free College Level Training program
Discounts on Museum School Courses
Museum Store discounts
Docent Newsletters
Free admission to selected programs & lectures
Attendance at docent social events, including docent picnic, holiday luncheon, bus trips, and
graduation/recognition events
In-depth, ongoing training led by curators, scholars, and museum educators

For any questions about our program: Call 413.263.6800, ext. 323 or email docents@springfieldmuseums.org.

Name*

Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Email*

Home Phone*

Work Phone

Why do you want to be a Docent?*

Please list any academic, professional, volunteer, and/or personal experience you have in the following:

History or Science. (State preference along with listing related experience.)

Education/Classroom Teaching

Public Speaking

Tell us about your educational background*

Tell us about your volunteer and/or work experience:*

Please list two references, including name and phone number:*

* Required

CONTRACT AGREEMENT

Upon acceptance into the docent program, I agree to fulfill all class requirements, remain in the docent program for a minimum of two years upon completion of the beginning docent course and give a minimum of 20 programs per year.

I understate that a Criminal Offender Record (CORI) check will be done on anyone who receives an offer of employment or is a volunteer with the Springfield Museums Association. Furthermore I understand and acknowledge that any offer of employment or volunteer work is conditional on my CORI check and the offer may be rescinded or I may be dismissed if the Springfield Museums Association determines that the result of its review of my criminal record is unsuitable.