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2 people are interested
Docent/Museum Tour Guide
ORGANIZATION: Arkansas Arts Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Our docents are trained in delivering state-of-the-art educational tours. Successful applicaants to the docent program commit to give tours to groups, exhibit strong interpersonal skills, and participate in continuing education.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Application can be filled out online: www.arkansasartscenter.org/volunteer
As a docent, you will be trained in delivering state-of-the-art educational tours. Successful applicants to the docent program agree to a two year minimum commitment, exhibit strong interpersonal skills, and participate in continuing education. A docent is a volunteer tour guide or gallery teacher. Docents assist in creating the vitally important bond between the public and the art in our galleries. Docents engage visitors in interactive experiences that give them a new appreciation of the arts.More opportunities with Arkansas Arts Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arkansas Arts Center
Location:
501 E. 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72202, US
Mission Statement
The Arkansas Arts Center is an art museum with a children's theatre and a studio school. Founded in 1960, its mission is to ensure that learning, inspiration and creative expression in the arts flourish throughout Arkansas, for people of all ages and backgrounds. The AAC realizes this mission by developing, preserving and exhibiting its outstanding permanent collection, offering a rich variety of art from other collections and presenting programs for the education and cultural benefit of the public.
Description
We are an art museum with a collection of paintings, drawings, and sculpture; we have a children's theatre; we host educational programming, fundraisers, and other events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
501 E. 9th StLittle Rock, AR 72202
DATE POSTED
August 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Research
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- at least 5 hours per month
- Must be able to stand and walk around for one hour; must be patient with all ages and ethnicities.