Docents
Definition of Docent
What is a docent? The word docent is from the Latin word docere, which means “to lead, to teach.” History Center docents are:
If you would like to receive more information about the docent program, please contact Robert Stakeley, Education Programs Coordinator, at 412-454-6359 or rostakeley@heinzhistorycenter.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Vicnet Portal
Current volunteers may login to their VicNet account by clicking here.
Upcoming Events for Docents
January 2012 – Docent School – a two-week, eight-day training session that is mandatory for anyone desiring to become a docent. An exact start date and itinerary is TBD.
Docent School
History Center docents-in-training must complete several activities before being certified as a docent. These include:
Docent Training Manual
Coming soon!
What is a docent? The word docent is from the Latin word docere, which means “to lead, to teach.” History Center docents are:
• Trained volunteer-educators who are interested in presenting American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection.
• Volunteers who can lead tours for all ages through any of the long-term and new exhibits.
• Unpaid volunteer-educators who work under the direction and guidance of the History Center’s Education Division.
If you are interested in becoming a docent, please click here and begin by filling out an online application form. • Volunteers who can lead tours for all ages through any of the long-term and new exhibits.
• Unpaid volunteer-educators who work under the direction and guidance of the History Center’s Education Division.
If you would like to receive more information about the docent program, please contact Robert Stakeley, Education Programs Coordinator, at 412-454-6359 or rostakeley@heinzhistorycenter.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Vicnet Portal
Current volunteers may login to their VicNet account by clicking here.
Upcoming Events for Docents
January 2012 – Docent School – a two-week, eight-day training session that is mandatory for anyone desiring to become a docent. An exact start date and itinerary is TBD.
Docent School
History Center docents-in-training must complete several activities before being certified as a docent. These include:
• History Center Volunteer orientation
• Docent School
• Pre-requisite reading assignments about History Center exhibits
• Shadowing tours and programs
• Assisting with special events
• Reflective writing assignments
• Obtaining Security Clearances
We are currently in the process of revising our docent training program. More information will post as we undertake the process. If you are interested in being part of our next docent school, please contact Robert Stakeley at 412-454-6359 or rostakeley@heinzhistorycenter.org. • Docent School
• Pre-requisite reading assignments about History Center exhibits
• Shadowing tours and programs
• Assisting with special events
• Reflective writing assignments
• Obtaining Security Clearances
Docent Training Manual
Coming soon!
