Participate in our DOCENT PROGRAM! Join a wonderful group of dedicated people who are interested in sharing Chinese American history, culture and art. Enjoy expanding your knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Chinese American history, culture, art and experiences.

Main Responsibilities
Twice a month for one year, volunteer Docents will guide and engage visitors through the Chinese American Museum by providing insightful historical and curatorial knowledge and background information about exhibitions. Volunteer Docents will have the opportunity to work with a wide-range of visitors including students, educators, families and tourists. Weekday and weekend docents are needed.

Training Will Be Provided
Volunteer docents will participate in an in-depth training program that will include interesting reading material, guest lecturers and a guided Museum tour.

Fall 2006 Training Days
All training will take place at the Chinese American Museum. The next training days are the following THREE consecutive Tuesdays and a fourth Tuesday two weeks later:
October 17th / 10:30 am - 1pm
October 24th / 10:30 am - 1pm
October 31st / 10:30 am - 1pm
TUESDAY, November 14th / 10:30 am - 1pm

General Requirements
Volunteers interested in becoming docents must like working with people, especially children and must have an interest in learning about Chinese American history/culture.

How Do I Sign Up?
Please email the Museum Educator at educator@camla.org or call
(213) 473-5306 to sign up.

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