August 14, 2018

Museum of Natural History Seeks Naturally Curious Docents

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host a Docent Open House on Monday, September 10 from 9:30-11:30 AM for anyone interested in becoming a docent.

Docents are a vital part of the Museum community, as they help facilitate school programs and lead tours. Ideal applicants have a passion for lifelong learning and are curious about science and the natural world.

Becoming a docent requires no prior experience. The Museum offers in-depth training and all of the support and flexibility docents need to succeed, and there is no cost to participate.

Docent benefits include:

Special in-depth training from Museum curators and professionals on a variety of topics from astronomy to zoology; Fascinating docent field trips to continue learning outside the Museum; Fun social events to make new friends and become part of the Museum community; Free lifelong learning Museum pass; Free passes to the Museum and Sea Center; and Flexible scheduling.

New docents commit to attending training classes on Mondays 9:30-11:00 AM from September 17, 2018, through late January 2019. After training is complete, docents lead tours one weekday morning per week from 9:30 AM-Noon.

For more information visit: https://sbnature.org/docents or contact Kristen Carté-Smith, School and Teacher Services Manager, at kcarte-smith@sbnature2.org or call 805-682-4711 ext. 168.

About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Powered by Science. Inspired by Nature. Founded in 1916, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. The Museum seeks to connect people to nature for the betterment of both, and prides itself on being naturally different. For more information, visit www.sbnature.org.

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