Docents help preserve and share history by guiding tours. Through training and practice, volunteers will develop important communication, interpretive, and leadership skills. You don’t need to be an expert, you only need a passion for sharing stories, information and history with others.

Interested participants should contact Money Museum Assistant Curator Caroline Turco at cturco@money.org. She will help with next steps and training. Docents can expect to work about four hours per month. This is a great opportunity for students with a busy schedule, or anyone retired and looking for a new hobby. 

Benefits:

• Opportunity to enhance public speaking and teaching skills.
• Make connections in the museum world.
• Build a robust resume.
• Receive volunteer hours.
• 1-year free membership to the American Numismatic Association after completion of three tours.
• Potential for growth to assistant positions when available.
• Gain hands-on teaching experience.
• Behind-the-scenes look at museum culture and exhibit design.
• Opportunity to conduct special activities for students, adults, and families.
• Assist with educational programming development.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct engaging and informative tours for student groups of all ages.
• Assist in the development of educational programs.
• Provide warm, welcoming atmosphere to audiences of all backgrounds.
• Complete the training course, including an onboarding session and two shadowed tours.
• Hour-long tours are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday.
• Applicants must be able to accommodate at least some of the prescribed times.