Volunteering

Applications for Autumn 2013 docent training will be accepted starting August 1, 2013

What is a docent?

• A volunteer educator who guides tours in museums
• Also known as a tour guide, interpreter, facilitator, gallery guide, or explainer

What do Bata Shoe Museum docents do?

• Lead interactive tours in our four exhibitions
• Work with students of all grade levels, adults and adult ESL learners
• Use the hands-on collection to give visitors an ‘up close’ experience

When is the training?

Choose one of:

• Daytime - Eight training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, beginning Tuesday, September 25, 2012 and ending Tuesday October 18
• Evening - Eight training sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm beginning Wednesday, September 26, 2012 ending Monday October 24

What is the commitment?

• Attend all eight training sessions
• Once trained, at least one half-day during the week (Monday to Friday) or one hour on weekends
• Attend ongoing training
• Attend training for new exhibitions

What are the qualifications?

• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience teaching children, previous art gallery or museum experience, or an interest in history/fashion is helpful
• Fluency in French an asset
• Energy and enthusiasm!

What are the rewards?

• Volunteer Appreciation events
• Service Awards
• Gift shop discount
• Complimentary admission to many Toronto museums and attractions
• Tickets to selected lectures and events
• Complimentary subscription to our newsletter, Footnotes
• New learning, new experiences, new friends

How do I apply?

Contact: Sheila Knox, Head of Education
sheila.knox@batashoemuseum.ca or 416.979.7799 ext. 228