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Museum Docent / Volunteer Interpreter Application

If you are interested in learning more about Native American cultures of the Southwest and sharing your knowledge with the public, the Arizona State Museum Docent Program is for you! You will learn how to interpret the cultural heritage of the American Southwest during 32 hours of stimulating classroom instruction with like-minded volunteers. Once you are comfortable, practiced and confident, you will lead tours through ASM exhibits, assist, and inspire museum visitors.

MEET new people with similar interests!

LEARN more about the Southwest from EXPERTS!

SHARE your enthusiasm with the public!

Registration is limited to 30 volunteers.

The Fall, 2009 Docent Class is now full; however, please submit your application for classes in 2010 to reserve your spot!

You may submit your museum interpreter application online by filling in this form and clicking the "Send My Application” button at the bottom.

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1. THE 2010 DOCENT CLASS is currently scheduled once a week on Wednesdays, 4–6 p.m., exact dates TBA. Are you available during these times for the training? Yes No
If you are not available for training in the spring of 2010, at what times are you available for training in the fall of 2010?
2. Are you available to volunteer year-round? Yes No
3. Do you have any experience as a docent or volunteer in another museum? Yes No	If so, please describe:
4. Do you have teaching experience? Yes No	If so, please describe:
5. Please describe your professional background (past and/or present):
6. Please describe any other experience that may be relevant to museum interpretation:

7. Education: Please check which diplomas or certificates you have completed and list your college level majors and minors:
High School
Bachelor's Degree	Major/Minor:
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9. After 3 1/2 months of training, docents are expected to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours every two weeks. Please note below the days of the week and hours you expect to be available. (For estimating/planning purposes only)
Day(s) available:	Hours available:
10. Do you have accessibility needs or concerns we should be aware of? Yes No	If so, please explain:
Thank you for your interest in the Arizona State Museum! You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received. We will follow up with more details as the start of the training approaches. The Docent Class is limited to 30 individuals. Privacy Statement

Questions? Please contact us by email or at 520-621-4096.

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