The docent program is a volunteer tour guide opportunity through the Fralin Museum, where students facilitate close-looking with original works of art, gain vital experience as museum educators, and serve the community by leading tours for thousands of area school children every year. It includes a semester-long training course through the Fralin, with course topics including public speaking, dialogic teaching, and education theory. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply!
Key Dates:
- Museum Events (required for applicants to attend at least one):
- Friday, Feb. 13, 6:15 p.m. (Fralin Crafts)
- Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2:00 p.m. (Interest Tour)
- Friday, Feb. 20, 1:00 p.m. (Museum Ed)
- Sunday, Feb. 22, 1:00 p.m. (Interest Tour)
- Wednesday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. (Interest Tour)
- Application due
- Thursday, March 12, 11:59 p.m.
- Second Round Interviews
- March 18-25, times vary
Feel free to contact Silin Yi, Chair of Docents (jum3zu@virginia.edu) with any questions, and follow @thefralinstudentdocents on Instagram for updates!