Museum Docent Program

The spring 2012 class is now full. The next available docent class is scheduled in spring of 2013. There are many volunteer opportunities that you can volunteer in while waiting for the next class.

Docents are an important resource at The Museum of Flight.  They are among the first people to directly interact with visitors.  Docents give tours, conduct aviation and space-related talks, and may be given the opportunity to present school programs.  Docents are stationed throughout the Museum to answer questions about the exhibits and artifacts.  Shift availability depends upon current needs.

We are seeking individuals who want to work with both children and adults in a hands-on and interactive learning environment.   Training will include study of our exhibits, learning presentation and teaching skills, and taking field trips of applicable sites. 

Eligibility:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Teaching or public speaking experience
• The ability to work with diverse groups of children, adults, staff and volunteers
• Be able to accept supervision and evaluation of your volunteer work

Training is held once a week for four hours and will include study of our exhibits, learning presentation and teaching skills, and taking field trips of applicable sites.  There is a $25 materials fee for this course.  The starting date for the spring class of 2013 has not been determined.

• Thank you for your interest in the Docent Program.