Docent Application 2027

Please read: Docents play an important role here at FAM. Our volunteer docents lead school field trips, adult group tours, and daily tours. There are also volunteer opportunities for our public programs and special events.

Here's a bit more about the docent training program, which is more time-intensive than other volunteer positions:

The next docent class will take place from January to April 2027
Trainees are expected to attend four months of training and onboarding
- Classroom training will take place on Tuesdays and Sundays from 1–4 p.m., January 5 - April 4, 2027
- Trainees may attend the Tuesday and/or Sunday sessions, but 80% classroom attendance is required
- 12 hours of self-scheduled tour shadowing/practice tours are required in April
There will be readings and reflection workshops, among other assignments, to complete between classroom meetings
Docent candidates should have regular weekday daytime availability
Once "cleared" to give tours, docents are required to serve 12 tour hours per quarter to remain active in the program
The docent program is a long-term commitment. Please consider if you can commit to the training and at least two years of active volunteer service before you apply.

Benefits include:

Complimentary museum membership, including discounts in store/restaurant, free gallery admission, 6 guest passes per month, and invitations to member events
One free annual FAM holiday ornament (sells out fast!)
Ongoing training opportunities with FAM staff, artists, curators and culture bearers
A close community of like-minded folks interested in lifelong learning and community service

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Date of birth

Date

Gender (for grant reporting purposes only)

Race (for grant reporting purposes only)

Volunteer activities in which you are interested

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Are you a citizen of a tribe?

Tribal enrollment or descendancy is NOT a requirement to become a volunteer

In which tribe are you a citizen?

For which type of volunteer role would you like to apply?

Describe your past work/volunteer experience

Resume (optional)

List three references who can speak to past work/volunteer experience and include their titles, name of business/organization, phone and email information

Describe skills that you may apply to your role as a docent

For example: fluency in another language, teaching experience, organizing experience, etc.

RSVP | Docent Open House at First Americans Museum on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

I understand that all volunteers must participate in a background check prior to service and pay a one-time, $50 onboarding fee.