The Oklahoma Arts Council sends this information as posted below:
Training for individuals interested in serving as volunteer docents at the Oklahoma State Capitol begins July 17. The Oklahoma Arts Council is currently accepting applications for the Oklahoma State Capitol Docent Program. Through the program, individuals receive training and resources equipping them to lead people on tours through the historic building.
As Oklahoma’s largest public art museum, the Capitol uniquely offers a backdrop of history, government, and art. Thousands of people from around the world, including school children from across Oklahoma, visit the Capitol each year, and trained docents are essential to providing them with a one-of-a-kind experience.
Six weekly two-hour training sessions led by the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Curator of Education and Engagement cover everything needed for docents to be prepared to lead tours.
Retired individuals, former educators, art and history enthusiasts, corporate volunteers, military veterans, civic leaders, and others can make ideal docent candidates.
Training cycles begin:
July 17, 2024 (six weekly two-hour sessions)
September 11, 2024 (six weekly two-hour sessions)
Apply now to take part in the next cycle of trainings to become an Oklahoma State Capitol Docent.
For more information, contact Amanda Harmer, Oklahoma Arts Council Curator of Education and Engagement, at amanda.harmer@arts.ok.gov or (405) 521-6813.
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