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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

Training sessions meeting Thursday evenings with several weekend sessions. You may only miss one session.

2012 Class Sessions

Thursday Evenings from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
October 11
November 1, 8, 15 (Docent Meeting), 29
December 6
and
Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 13
November 10
December 1
and
Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m.
October 14
November 11

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

For More Information:

(812) 435-6143 EXT. 408

Or email us: [email protected].

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