Frederic Remington Art Museum's Volunteer Docent Program:
✨New and Improved✨
Frederic Remington Art Museum - Volunteer Docent Program: Now Improved and Expanded!
We are excited to announce the revitalization of our Volunteer Docent Program! With new updates, enhanced opportunities, and expanded educational offerings, the program promises to offer an enriching experience for both new and current volunteers.
What's New?
- Public Educational Programming by Experts: All educational content will now be provided by trained museum staff and experts, ensuring the highest quality of learning and adherence to our DEIA values.
- Expanded Access to Learning: All programs will be recorded and made available on YouTube, so you can learn at your convenience. Docent-only training sessions will remain available in private, secure spaces.
- Evening and weekend sessions: To make our program more accessible to everyone, training sessions will be offered in the evening and/or on weekends to accommodate those who work or are in school.
- Monthly Docent Training Sessions: These sessions are at the heart of your learning experience and growth as a docent. Each session offers an in-depth exploration of the artwork and objects within the Museum with a special focus on art education practices and ways of engaging our audience. Training sessions happen the first Sunday of every month, 2-4 pm.
- Quarterly Meet-ups: Everyone is welcome! You don't need to be a docent to join in on the fun! If you're curious about our program, this is your opportunity to get to know us before completing the application and interview. These meet-ups are a time for us to gather, connect, share ideas, build community, and talk about art!
- Growth Plan: We are committed to expanding the Docent Program! Our strategy includes advertising in public media, social media campaigns, and outreach to community service groups, SOAR, major employers, and more. We also encourage all current volunteers and board members to spread the word.
Docent Expectations:
- All prospective docents must complete an application and an interview.
- Training & Education: All docents will attend a full-day orientation and two continued education classes each year. You’ll also have access to additional training opportunities through our hybrid learning model.
- Volunteer Hours: Docents are required to contribute 30-50 volunteer hours per year. These hours include guiding tours, attending seminars, monthly meetings, orientation, and continuing education. (The number of commitment hours can adjusted to fit your particular needs)
- Regular Volunteer Opportunities: Docents will have opportunities to lead monthly or weekly tours, participate in community outreach, assist with gallery attendance, and more.
- Must be at least 16 years of age: That's right! We have opportunities for everyone, even if you are in high school or college! Educational and training programs will be held in the evening or over the weekend to accommodate those who go to school.
- One-year commitment: All docents sign up for a one-year commitment.
- Museum Membership: All docents must become members or maintain a current membership to the Frederic Remington Art Museum.
Prospective Docent Open House
Sunday, January 5th, 2-4 pm
Curious about our new docent program? Join us Sunday, January 5th, from 2-4 pm to learn more about the program, meet other docents, and enjoy some light refreshments. This is your chance to meet us and ask some questions before you fill out the application. Applications will be available at the open house. Hope to see you there!
Join The Volunteer Docent Program:
To apply for the Volunteer Docent Program, fill out the application here: https://fredericremington.org/voluneer-docent-program-application.php After filling out the application, you will be contacted by the Museum to set up an interview.
Required Docent Orientation: (note: potential docents must apply and be interviewed before attending the orientation session)
- Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (lunch will be provided)
- Location: Frederic Remington Art Museum
Additionally, continued education will be provided throughout the year for deeper learning of subjects discussed in the orientation.
We will offer hybrid training, allowing flexibility to attend in-person or virtually. For those unable to attend the January session, we will offer another opportunity in May or June to accommodate our summer crowd.
Help us Spread the Word:
We invite you to share this exciting opportunity with others! If you are passionate about art, history, and community, becoming a docent at the Frederic Remington Art Museum is a rewarding way to contribute and grow.
Together, let’s create an engaging, educational, and inclusive experience for our museum visitors.
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