Museum Docent

A Withers Collection Museum and Gallery Docent Volunteer is a creative, imaginative, enthusiastic individual who provides interpretative services to Museum visitors through guided tours. All activities relate to the Museum’s mission: to educate the public and preserve the works of Dr. Ernest C. Withers, Sr. and make his work available to the world through digitalization.

The Withers Collection offers you:

• The opportunity to learn about history of our Collection, photographic conservation, preservation, and archival processing

• The ability to work with diverse groups of people

• The enjoyment of special event and behind-the-scenes preparation and participation in Exhibitions

Essential Functions

• Greet and admit visitors to the museum according to the Withers Collection policy

• Conduct tours for school and private groups, off-site exhibits, trade shows, festivals and other events 

• Participate in required training sessions and staff meetings

• Assist members of Withers staff by performing basic administrative and technical assignments

• Operate computers, printers, and other office equipment

• Respond appropriately and accurately to requests for information and general questions from the public and provide visitors with up-to-date information about our exhibitions and programs

• Contribute to providing a positive, professional, welcoming, and safe working environment. 

• Keep museum grounds free from trash and well groomed.

Professional Attire:

Top: Solid Black Polo shirt or Withers Collection shirt (provided)

Bottom: Black pants

Shoes: Comfortable and enclosed shoes or sneakers

Please attend our monthly Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering. Link to orientation: Volunteer Orientation
Complete 20 volunteer hours with the Withers Collection and receive a free 8x10 print of any Dr. Ernest C. Withers image.