November 11th, 2022 at 5pm PT. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a Docent?
\u25cf A volunteer (unpaid) who leads visitors on guided tours
\u25cf Docents at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) lead tours of selected exhibitions for K-12 students, college and university students, adults, and multigenerational groups.
\u25cf Docents are often older, retired adults, so applicants should be comfortable working with and collaborating with older adults.
Training:
\u25cf From Jan. 9, 2023 until March 5, 2023
\u25cb 8-10 hours a week in independent study and facilitated training
\u25cf After training you must
\u25cb Take a preliminary evaluation due by April 10 2023
\u25cf You should have access to the Internet as well as a laptop or tablet
\u25cf Online trainings will take place on Zoom
\u25cf Many docent materials will be shared using Google Docs
Touring requirements and time commitment:
\u25cf You must commit to at least one year of participating in the program after the completion
of your training
\u25cf Expected to complete about 20 tours each year
\u25cf Tours are offered every day that the museum is open to the public
\u25cb Most tours are in the mornings and afternoons, sometimes evenings
\u25cf LACMA is closed on Wednesdays
What is a Docent \u201ctrainee\u201d?
\u25cf A member of the docent training program
\u25cf You can go from Trainee to Touring Docent by successfully completing the training program
\u25cf It will probably take you 8 weeks to complete the training program
\u25cf Additional training may be required to conduct different types of touring (for example, touring with Schools or the Public)
How will I be evaluated as a trainee?
\u25cf Trainees will receive ongoing informal feedback and support throughout the program
\u25cf There are two structured and mandatory opportunities to receive feedback
\u25cb The first evaluation is during week 6 of the training
\u25cb Final evaluation is after the training is completed
\u25cf Trainees will be assigned a mentor who will work with them to develop materials, practice touring techniques, and become familiar with how the LACMA Docent Council works
Who will be my touring audience?
\u25cf Trainees will first serve as Gallery Interpreters
\u25cb Working with general museum visitors\u2013 may be any age and in many group types
\u25cf School Tour Docents lead tours for students in grades K-12
\u25cf Public Tour Docents lead drop-in tours for the general public
\u25cb May also be assigned to lead private tours for university groups, older adult groups, or other special requests such as families
\u25cf If you would like to become a School Tour Docent or Public Tour Docent, you must
complete extra training before taking on one of these roles
\u25cb Exhibition-specific training
\u25cb Shadowing current docents
\u25cb Team teaching
Where do I park?
\u25cf Pritzker Parking Garage
\u25cf Docent Trainees will receive a LACMA security badge during the training program
\u25cb Trainees may use this to access the parking garage
\u25cf Before receiving a security badge, trainees will receive parking validation when they come to LACMA campus for training events
Will I get paid?
\u25cf No; LACMA\u2019s Docent Council is a volunteer organization
What are the benefits of being a Docent at LACMA?
\u25cf The opportunity learn about a variety of art
\u25cf Meet new people
\u25cf Become familiar with the museum space and the people who work there
May I follow a school or public tour before or during training?
\u25cf Yes
\u25cf More information about following one of these tours will be shared throughout the
process
How many trainees will be accepted?
\u25cf About 50
\u25cf If you are not accepted this time, please apply again in the future.
How many docents are there within LACMA\u2019s Docent Council?
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