Docent Program
Docents
What is The Rollins Museum of Art Docent program?
The Rollins Museum of Art Docent Program is a group of passionate art lovers and enthusiastic life-long learners, interested in sharing their knowledge through community engagement. Docents work with museum audiences of all ages, from K-12 students to adults, to ensure they have the best experience through art discussions and appreciation.
The Rollins Museum of Art's Education Team provides docents with ongoing educational development, chances to teach our community through art, and a space to meet other like-minded volunteers.
In addition to public tours and school programs, docents can opt to be involved in organizing, preparing, and supervising hands-on, creative activities for children and their families throughout the year.
Image: Ilya Bolotowsky (American, 1907-1981) Abstraction, (detail) 1947, Oil on linen. The Alfond Collection of Art, The Rollins Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara ’68 and Theodore ’68 Alfond. © Ilya Bolotowsky/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Become a Rollins Museum of Art Docent
Benefits of serving as a docent at The Rollins Museum of Art include:
- Invitation to annual recognition event
- Special tours by artists
- Complimentary museum catalogs
- Discounts at the gift store and for event tickets
Apply Now to become an RMA DocentExpectations
No previous background in the arts, art history, or teaching is required to volunteer. Individuals wishing to become The Rollins Museum of Art docents should be motivated to learn about art and the art of teaching in a museum, comfortable with interacting with a diverse public, and willing to undergo extensive training.
New docents learn in-depth about the works in the The Rollins Museum of Art ’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions that change three times a year; they also hone their presentation skills. The overall experience is stimulating and rewarding, if not life-changing.
The Rollins Museum of Art requests a one year commitment and welcomes a new docent class every summer. Volunteer hours are available on weekdays, weekends, and evenings, and range from 2 to 10 hours per week.