What is a docent?
Docents are volunteer educators who interpret and communicate our educational message to the public during museum tours. There are no prerequisites to be a JAMsj docent. All we want are dependable and enthusiastic people who are willing to learn.
Why become a docent?
In addition to the satisfaction of providing a valuable community service, you'll receive continuing education with expert instruction, a broad assortment of instructional materials, access to our research library, and special invitations to docent events.
Introduction for prospective docents
Curator Jimi Yamaichi and Education Director Aggie Idemoto will provide docent training for new and experienced docents on Saturday, September 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at JAMsj. The session will be repeated the following week on Thursday, September 30, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the same place.
The national museum standards for "interpretation" will guide docent development for the sharing of Japanese American art, history, and culture. Because quality exhibits extend beyond photos and captions, docents will learn interactive strategies to enhance the visitor's experience.
Interested in becoming a JAMsj docent? Please complete the volunteer application form and write a note on it that you are interested in registering for Docent Training. For further information or if you would like to register for Docent Training directly, contact Aggie Idemoto at (408) 268-4440 or aggie@jamsj.org