You are invited to attend a docent and greeter training session. Space is limited and materials will be distributed so please reply by Friday 1st. Light refreshments will be served.
All attending docents will receive a binder of useful information, a name badge, and a one year membership to the Museum (or their membership will be extended by one year).
Some of the topics we will cover include:
Docents/Greeters
- What is the difference
- Docent training
The Building
- Review security, lighting, heat
- What the cleaners do and how often
- What to look out for
- The geocache
Visitors
- Greeting the visitor
- Answering questions/taking questions
- The visitors log
- Review the gift store
- Taking membership applications
- How to help parents with young children
Exhibits
- What we currently have. Which are permanent and how they are used.
- Which are temporary and for how long
- What is next
- The audio/visual exhibit training
- Handling exhibit items
Benefits of Docenting
- New exhibit preview and training
- Volunteer appreciation event
- and more
Commitment
- Time commitment
- Regular slots/on-call
- On-line docent calendar
- Email requests for help
Print Invitation
