Opportunities From: The Durham Museum

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Pioneer Life program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Historic Schoolroom program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Neighborhood Store program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the All Aboard program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Education Ambassador you will lead a group of students throughout their field trip to each area, where docents will present programming. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- maintaining field trip schedule and timing 

- standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get your schedule for the school group

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Native American Life program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here.  

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Lewis and Clark program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

Learn about being a field trip ambassador for the museum from another volunteer or education staff member. This will include what the position entails, what to expect on museum field trips, and what how to pivot as circumstances change. This will be during a museum field trip to give an in-person learning experience.

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Transportation Station program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Faces and Places program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Homes and Families program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

These are unique educational programs that live outside of a normal field trip/recurring program.

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Great Hall/Union Station program. Microphone can be provided if needed.

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here.  

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

Serve as a docent for field trips in our Hockey - Faster Than Ever exhibit.

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here.  

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time 

As a Docent you will lead a group of students through the Early Omaha program. 

For details including the school name, grade level, and number of students, click here. 

What to expect: 

- presenting in our exhibit areas about the specified topic (training materials provided)  

- dressing in period accurate clothing to encourage an immersive atmosphere (Costume pieces provided)  

- speaking and standing or sitting for duration of presentation time 

- arrive 15 minutes prior to shift start time to get set-up for the school group

- presenting the program for one or more student groups throughout the shift time