The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College invites new docent volunteers interested in working with K-12, college, and adult tour groups. Docents help fulfill the mission of the Dennos Museum Center by preparing and presenting tours in a team, teaching art projects to students, and evaluating the success of various educational activities. In addition, being a docent connects you with a large and welcoming family of like-minded learners that provide support and encouragement.
Docent training occurs on Tuesday mornings, September – May, and includes presentations about the collections, discussions about art and science topics related to special exhibitions, and hands-on workshops involving interactive tour techniques. New docents are expected to complete basic training between September and December 2014, and begin shadowing on tours in January 2015.
A successful docent is someone with a flexible schedule who enjoys learning and teaching, particularly in the areas of the arts and science. A strong knowledge of art is not required, but a willingness to learn is a must.
If you would like to be a part of the docent team, please contact Jason Dake, Curator of Education, at jdake@nmc.edu or 231-995-1029, to set up a meeting no later than September 5, 2014.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. For information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.