Polaris Volunteer Opportunities
Reflections of Culture Docent
Position Summary
To welcome visitors to Fernbank Museum’s newest permanent exhibition Reflections of Culture and assist in the interpretation of the exhibition’s themes.
Responsibilities
- Attend training sessions and read materials related to the exhibition
- Welcome visitors to the exhibition
- Provide visitors with introductory information about the exhibition layout and content
- Assist visitors with interactive components
- Answer various questions regarding Museum events, exhibitions and facilities
- Coordinate flow of school groups with chaperones or Museum security as needed
- Supervise visitors to be sure there is no running or unruly behavior
- Assist with exhibition-related projects as needed
Qualifications/Expectations
Seeking docent candidate with a background and/or strong interest in world cultures, anthropology, sociology, art history, material culture studies or other related fields of human study. Ideal docent is customer service-oriented; able to stand for shift duration; comfortable working in a busy environment; appears as scheduled for shift; possesses general knowledge of the Museum; desires to learn the exhibition’s material; comfortable in a facilitator’s role; able to interact with children; adheres to volunteer dress code and follows Museum polices and procedures.
Time Commitment
Must commit to 2, three-hour shifts a month and attend the mandatory training required prior to beginning duties for this position. Training dates to be announced.