Public Tour Docent Training Program
Docents provide tours to the general public. Public tours include insights into di Rosa’s current special exhibitions as well as the permanent collection. Public tours incorporate both the artwork on view in the galleries as well as outdoor sculptures throughout the property.
Applicants must be comfortable with public speaking and engaging with groups of people. Weekend availability is required. Docents lead a minimum of two tours a months and are expected to stay up to date with exhibitions through ongoing training sessions. Volunteers are expected to commit to two years of service once they are fully on boarded.
Gallery Teacher Training Program
Gallery Teachers lead school visits for various ages. Training includes pedagogical strategies for engaging with art as well as group management skills. di Rosa school visits focus on dialog and interaction while also providing information or insights about artworks on display.
Applicants must be comfortable around groups of students and with public speaking. Weekday availability is required. Gallery teachers lead a minimum of one school visit a month and are expected to stay up to date with exhibitions through ongoing training sessions. Volunteers are expected to commit to two years of service once they are fully on boarded.
To apply or learn more about volunteering at di Rosa, please call 707-226-5991 x24 or email us for a volunteer application.