Winter
Education Docent Training

The Winter 2026 Education Docent Volunteer Program trains community members to engage with visitors, local families, and Museum members through the extraordinary natural and cultural history of Hawaiʻi and the broader Pacific region. The training runs from Oct. 29 – Nov. 21, 2026, meeting on Thursdays 5–8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon. Sessions include lectures, workshops, activities, and assignments covering cultural and scientific content along with Museum front-of-house and visitor interaction protocol. Applications are submitted through the museum's volunteer portal at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1818509481; applicants should select “Education Docent Program 2024” under the “Assignment Preference” dropdown menu.