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What is a Docent?:

A docent is a teacher.
The word "docent" comes from the Latin word "docere" which means teacher or educator.

What does a Docent do?:

Docents provide educational experiences through presentations and exhibit interpretation with live animals and other materials.

How do you become a Docent?:

Complete our 36 hour training program.
Commit to volunteer more than 60 hours each year.

TRAINING DATES

There are two training sessions meeting either Tuesday evening or Thursday morning with several joint sessions on the weekend for both groups. Please indicate which training session you prefer. Please note that the sessions may be combined if enrollment is low.

Thursday Evenings from 6PM - 9PM
or
Afternoons from 12:30pm - 3:30pm
--October 23, November 4, 11, December 2 & 9--

--and--
Saturday, October 23 - 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Saturday, November 13 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Saturday, December 4 - 9:30AM - 4:00PM

Take the first steps to a lifelong adventure with our intensive (and fun) training program.

For More Information:

(812) 435-6143 EXT. 408
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