NEW Docent Training

Step 1

Schedule your Orientation (required for all new volunteers) – to do this contact Doug at driffenburgh@cimmvc.org or 805-984-6260 x100.

Step 2 

Complete the following training. Most of this training you will be able to navigate independently. When you reach a check in point you will see a prompt with information on who to contact or what to do before proceeding to the next section. Sections may be completed out of order, if necessary, but check-ins cannot be skipped.

Section 1 - Asian Exhibit & Ships-in-a-bottle Exhibit

Self Study

Asian Exhibit Documents

Asian Exhibit Videos

Ships in a Bottle Videos

Check-in/Museum Study

  • Shadow with, or tour with a docent in the Asian Exhibit and another at the Ships in Bottle Exhibit (2 times).
  • Complete the children’s scavenger hunt exercise.
  • Speak with front desk volunteers about how it is administered.

Section 2 - Seascape Gallery 1

Self Study

Seascape Gallery Documents

Seascape Gallery Paintings

Check-in/Museum Study

  • Shadow with, or tour with docents in the Seascape Gallery (4 times)

Section 3 - Seascape Gallery 2

Self Study

Seascape Gallery Documents

Seascape Videos

Seascape Gallery Models

Session 4 - Admiral Nelson, Ed Marple Exhibit & Bone Models

Self Study

Gun Deck Information Files (Admiral Nelson)

Gun Deck Videos (Nelson)

Gun Deck Paintings and Models (Nelson)

Check-in/Museum Study

Shadow with, or tour with docents in the Nelson Corner (1 time)

Gun Deck Information Files (Ed Marple)

Models on the Gun Deck

Check-in/Museum Study

Shadow with, or tour with docents in the Marple Exhibit 1 time

Gun Deck Videos (Bone Models)

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Models (Bone Models)

Additional Resources & Information

Docent Exhibit Guides – Older but interesting resources

Preparing For Tours

Volunteer Training – This link will take you to the old volunteer training page.