Volunteering
Jr. Volunteers
| Internships | Docents/Tour
Leaders
DOCENTS/TOUR LEADER
Docent might sound unfamiliar to you, as
it does to many, but the word has been around for many years. A docent
(the word being derived from the Latin word ducere, meaning to lead) is
officially defined as a professor or university lecturer, but the term
has been expanded to designate the corps of volunteer guides who staff
many of the museums and other educational institutions in the world.
Docents are educators, trained to further the public's understanding of
the cultural and historical collections of the institution. In many cases,
docents, in addition to their prescribed function as guides, also conduct
research utilizing the institution's facilities.
Prospective docents and tour leaders of
the Tuckerton Seaport undergo an intensive training process. You
will also learn more about communication and interpretive skills and be
introduced to the institution's collection and its historical significance.
At the Seaport you will be provided with tools and reading lists to add
to the basic information provided during training, and will then shadow
experienced docents as they give their tours before ultimately conducting
a tour on your own. Docents are kept up-to-date with continuous training
and seminars.
If you feel that history is worthy of being
preserved, enjoy seeing buildings, crafts and a way of life from days gone
by being passed on from generation to generation this is the spot for you.
Our docents serve as guides to our many guests and are the backbone of
many programs offered at the Tuckerton Seaport. Help us preserve
and share the various aspects of Jersey’s maritime heritage with children,
adults, school groups and visitors. Come join the crew and share
your talents!! You are just a phone call away to becoming a part
of this great team of people. Call 609-296-8868 ext 114 to arrange
an appointment for an interview. Or write to: reginap@tuckertonseaport.org
