Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Docent
Docents are an elite group of individuals who bring the museum to life for our guests by leading groups on tours of the museum. They are life-long learners, educators, ambassadors and performers who share their passion for history and deliver accurate information. Docents encourage exploration and interpretation of the exhibitions of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum using methods of dialog and inquiry. Docents continually add to their knowledge after completion of the initial training by attending monthly volunteer training days and attending ISAC lectures. Docents are part of a vibrant and enthusiastic community of volunteers who serve as the public face of Institute.
Training
Docents also commit to continuing their education by attending docent training days during the academic year, taking ISAC Adult Education Courses, and/or attending ISAC lectures and gallery talks.
Requirements
- Attend an initial in-person training program at ISAC for K-12 school tours (four or five days over a two-week period) followed at a later date by additional in-depth training for adult tours (four or five days over a two-week period); complete required reading and video assignments; quizzes; written essays and oral presentations.
- Certified docents must give 13 tours a year.
- Continuing Education
- Submit online application.
- Selected candidates will participate in an on-site interview.
- Become a member of the Institute.
- Email and web access required at home.
- Have a positive attitude and adhere to ISAC policies, procedures, and guest-service standards.
- Complete a background check
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