San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is offering a free training course on Tuesday, May 28 from 9am-12:30pm for those interested in joining the park’s volunteer interpretive docent program. The class will introduce participants to the San Francisco Maritime Museum Building, its artists, art and architecture. Docents will learn about this unique Works Progress Administration (WPA) structure through lectures and tours by knowledgeable National Park Service staff. Space is limited, and applicants should contact Docent Coordinator Lou Salas Sian (lou_sian@nps.gov) or Volunteer Manager Terry Dorman (terry_dorman@nps.gov) ASAP for an interview and to reserve a seat.
Throughout the year, docents will also have the opportunity to attend additional free training sessions about maritime history, 19th and 20th century historic ships, NPS 21st Century Interpretation, Audience Centered Interpretation, CPR/AED/First Aid, and situational awareness.
Interpretive docents provide a public service and share their knowledge with park visitors through educational and interpretive programs. Docents work indoors and outdoors, at the Visitor Center, at the Maritime Museum, and aboard the fleet of National Historic Landmark vessels. They continue their life-long pursuit of learning through access to the San Francisco Maritime Research Center and experiencing actual floating ships. And best of all, they're good people doing good work!
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park interpretive docents are required to serve at least 10 hours per month, and to make a commitment of at least one year to the park’s docent program. Scheduling is flexible and docents can serve any day of the week during park hours. If you are interested in joining our team, we invite you to read an interview which features several of our current docents discussing what keeps them engaged and committed: https://www.nps.gov/safr/blogs/good-people-doing-good-work.htm
We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Located at the west end of Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park includes a fleet of historic ships, Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and the Aquatic Park Historic District. For more information, please call 415-447-5000 or visit nps.gov/safr, Twitter @SFMaritimeNPS, and Facebook @SanFranciscoMaritimeNHP. The Park offers assisted listening services on request. Sign Language interpreter services need to be requested at least five days in advance. Contact Accessibility Coordinator/Chief of Interpretation for more information at 415-859-6797, or safr_accessibility@nps.gov.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
