Docent

Our docents lead tours for the public as well as pre-scheduled groups.  They provide information to visitors and ensure the visitor has a positive experience at our facility. 

Position Description:

• Welcome all visitors and suggest activities for a meaningful visit.
• Guide tours through the Interpretive Center.
• Answer visitor questions about birds of prey, the local area, biology, ecology, etc. 
• Guide school children through the facility.
• Perform opening and closing duties within the Interpretive Center daily.
• Over time, docents may learn to handle some of the birds. 

Commitment: Two shifts per month (6-8 hours).

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 15 years.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be available for continuing education and training workshops.
• An open mind and willingness to learn.
• Two shifts per month.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for The Peregrine Fund and its conservation mission. 
• Committed to the goals of the organization.
• Be able to work hospitably with the public. 
• Ability to talk to visitors in an age-appropriate manner.
• Comfortable speaking to people, providing explanations and answering questions.

Training:

• At least three shifts of shadowing current docents.
• Proficient in gift shop operations.
• Must attend at least one workshop per year on any topic.
• Continuing education presentations are also given to update volunteers on current projects managed by The Peregrine Fund, provide new information or interpretive techniques, bird handling, and other topics of use to the docent.  Attendance at these is not required but encouraged.
• Additional self-study is suggested.

  Training will be provided individually for volunteers who express the interest, knowledge, and willingness to learn to handle birds and who have given 100 hours of volunteer service to The Peregrine Fund.