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| DOCENT,
from Latin docére,
to teach. A lecturer or tour guide
in a museum or cathedral.
The Docent’s role is
one of teacher, interpreter,
and guide. Docents are the “voice”
of The Mariners’ Museum
to the visiting public. Docents
interpret the artifacts, thus
providing the visitor with a
greater understanding and appreciation
of the Museum’s collections
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VOLUNTEER,
from Latin voluntárius,
doing something of one’s
own accord. A person who performs
or offers to perform a service
voluntarily.
Support volunteers work behind
the scenes in all aspects of
the Museum’s daily activities
– from research to marketing
and everything in between. |
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List
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| Benefits
Members of the
Docent and Volunteer Corps are
extended awards, benefits, and
discounts as expressions of
appreciation for their service
to the Museum and as a means
of supporting their ongoing
education. |
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• A 20% discount at The Museum
Shop
• Free admission to the Museum
• Free or reduced rates for
educational programs and lectures
• Free subscription to the Mariners'
Museum calendar of events
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• Educational training sessions
• Opportunities for on-site
studies and field trips to
promote and enhance knowledge
in various maritime subjects
at minimum or no cost
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To learn more about becoming
a docent or volunteer, contact
David Rieger, manager of interpretive
services at The Mariners’
Museum, (757) 591-7747 or volunteer@mariner.org.
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Internships
High school through post-graduate
school students interested in
gaining knowledge in the field
of maritime history, museum
collections, education, or other
aspects of the maritime or museum
worlds are invited to inquire
about internships at The Mariners’
Museum. We offer both paid and
un-paid internships providing
the opportunity for students
to expand their knowledge in
a museum setting and gain practical
experience for entering the
history or museum job market.
For more information, email volunteer@mariner.org or contact your guidance office
or college career employment
office. |
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