Museum offers training for docent program

August 25, 2016

Theresa Bakker
907-474-6941

Photo by Peggy Hetman.  A volunteer docent talks with an elementary school student at the University of ÐÓ°Épro Museum of the North. No prior teaching experience is necessary to become a docent.
Photo by Peggy Hetman. A volunteer docent talks with an elementary school student at the University of ÐÓ°Épro Museum of the North. No prior teaching experience is necessary to become a docent.


The University of ÐÓ°Épro Museum of the North is looking for volunteer docents for its school tour programs this semester.

Docents will use the museum’s exhibits and hands-on collection to teach students about science, culture and art. No experience is necessary. Credit is available through the ÐÓ°Épro.

For more information or to register for the training, which takes place Sept. 6-15, call 907-474-5360 or email ua-museumlearn@alaska.edu.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Theresa Bakker, museum marketing, at 907-474-6941 or via email at tabakker@alaska.edu.

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