Hello List,
I'm hoping that you can provide some pearls of wisdom on the subject of
docent and volunteer programs. We have a very active docent group, but we
have recently decided to explore the idea of differentiating docents and
volunteers. Currently, docents must graduate from a five-month class that
focuses on giving tours. Of course, there are always people who aren't
interested in giving tours, but could be useful in other areas. Our
education director would like to see the "docents" be primarily tour givers
and complete the regular class, and "volunteers" to work in other areas of
the Museum after completing a shorter orientation-type of class.

We also would like to hear about docent/volunteer contracts that specify
things like time commitment, training, and what happens if a docent or
volunteer isn't holding up their end of the deal.

Thanks in advance for you help.
Kathy Henri
Collections Manager
Ventura County Museum of History & Art
100 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 653-0323 x. 20
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www.vcmha.org

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