Nonprofit
Published 1/20/26 9:49AM

Docents- Chihuly Collection St. Pete

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near St. Petersburg, FL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 20, 2026
    End Date:
    June 25, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Docents lead a 45-minute tour through the Chihuly Collection and are trained to share the background of each installation.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    We are looking for friendly, outgoing, and engaging volunteers to expand our Docent program at the Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts Center.

    --An integral part of the Morean’s visitor experience, docents must be welcoming, inclusive, and professional representative of the Morean, and must be interested and willing to facilitate tours for students and adults.

    Must agree to participate in online and in-person training sessions. Training includes interactive sessions with Morean staff, reading and studying online resources. Learn information about permanent collection as well as changing exhibitions. Attend all sessions about changing exhibitions provided by the curator to learn more about the new exhibitions.

    Once trained and qualified, be able to facilitate interactive tours or other gallery-based experiences for visitors of diverse ages, cultures, abilities, and interests each year. Practice and implement varied inquiry methods and teaching strategies that support visitor engagement and understanding.

    Arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled tour time.

    Be welcoming, inclusive, and professional representative of the Morean.

    Experience in education, studio art, and art is appreciated but not required. Docents undergo a background check.

    Docent benefits: Contributing to the Morean’s mission of connecting people with art. Providing memorable experiences for visitors. After completing 20 docent hours, docents are eligible for free Morean memberships. Unlimited visits to the Chihuly Collection and daily glass demonstrations, discounts on art classes and retail.

    Location

    On-site

    Chihuly Collection

    720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida, US

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