EDUCATION

Make Your Volunteering Really Count:

BECOME A MUSEUM DOCENT

Q: What is a docent?

A: A docent is a volunteer who leads tours of the museum for groups of adults and students.

 

Q: Would I enjoy being a docent?

A: If you are enthusiastic about learning and want to share your enthusiasm with others, then the answer is yes.

 

Q. How would I learn to lead tours?

A: Docents are equipped with a thorough training in touring techniques as well as art to help visitors understand and enjoy the works on view in the museum.  It is not necessary to have a background in art.

 

Q. What are the obligations of a museum docent?

A: Docents are required to attend scheduled training sessions and give tours on a regular basis.

 

Q: Are there any benefits to being a docent?

A: If you enjoy learning you will benefit from lectures and presentations as part of your training.  As a docent you will benefit from being part of the museum family.

 

Q: How do I find out more information about being a docent?

A: Call (304) 529-2701 and ask for Brad Boston at ext 21 or Katherine Cox at ext 31.  Or, email Matt Carter at bboston@hmoa.org or Katherine Cox at kcox@hmoa.org

 

Current Art Docents

Joyce Adkins
Suzanne Alexander
Nell Brumfeld
Irene Bazel
Frances Case
Diane Christian
Gayle Cox
Joann Curtis
Anne Csernica
Marian Davis
Janet Davis
Sarah Denman
Ruth Finley
Wilma Gibbs
Jim Hollandsworth
Peg Legg
Joyce Levy
Iris Malcom
Janina Michael
Don Mills
Mary Minichan
Jessie McClain
Julienne McNeer
Mary Morgan
Peggy Pollard
Shirley Pugh
Bettye Rogers
Carol Scott
Susan Shields
Christine Smith
Dean Stark
Caroline Thomas
Mary Tonnesen
Margaret Truax
William Wain

Nature Docents

Mary Anderson
Pat Anderson
Janet Davis
Terry Ballard
Helen Gibbins
Carolyn Hunter
Peggy Pollard
Rose Marie Riter
Carol Scott
Susan Shields

Anyone interested in becoming a docent, please contact Katherine Cox at 529-2701, Ext. 31, or kcox@hmoa.org