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Docent Training

Museum docents are volunteer tour guides, trained by musuem staff to lead our school programs. Docents introduce students to Ohlone culture and history, local animals and habitats, and Neary Lagoon, a local wetland habitat.

No previous experience is necessary to become a museum docent. All you need is a desire to learn about the natural world, a wilingness to share your knowledge with others, and some free time during the week to attend training sessions and to lead tours.

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Fall Docent Training Schedule

Monday, September 14 10:00am-1:00pm

Monday, September 21 10:00am-1:00pm

Monday, September 28 10:00am-2:00pm

Monday, October 5 10:00am-1:00pm

In addition to the Monday training sessions, docents are required to observe 2 hours of tours per week from October 12- 23.

Come and join our terrific group of volunteers at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! This is a great opportunity to learn about the natural and cultural history of the Santa Cruz region. You’ll be sharing your knowledge with local students, teachers, and parent chaperones, contributing to their educational experience at the Museum and their knowledge of the place we call “home”.