MOLAA DOCENT GUILD
Be a part of the MOLAA family. Build connections, facilitate dynamic learning and share the transformative power of the arts with our local community.
MOLAA Docents play an essential role in connecting the museum and its visitors by fostering creativity and providing engaging experiences in the museum’s galleries through guided tours and demonstrations.
People of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No previous teaching experience, knowledge of art or Spanish language is required.
Responsibilities
Engage visitors of all ages in conversations about Latin American art, culture, and traditions
Connect with local audiences of all backgrounds, ages, learning levels and abilities
Provide support and collaborate with museum staff and docent colleagues on behind the scenes educational experiences
Docents conduct tours 2 times per month and attend all necessary meetings, including two Mondays per month
Uphold, represent and cultivate the Museum’s guidelines and mission in a respectable manner
Training & Time Commitment
Upon selection, MOLAA provides docent prospects with a complete 1 year in-depth training program consisting of lectures by staff and outside scholars, gallery exercises, and docent shadowing to become fully versed and prepared to give tours.
MOLAA docents provide service for a minimum of three years. Over the course of this time, docents are required to conduct two tours per month for audiences of all ages, Tuesdays through Fridays, between 10am-2pm, or on weekends 2pm and 3pm. All Docents attend meetings two Mondays each month for continuous education on MOLAA’s permanent collection, exhibitions, docent presentations, and best touring practices. In addition, docents support and attend exhibition walkthroughs and Member openings.
Benefits
Being an advocate of the arts, providing arts education and giving back to our community!
Accessibility to guided tours for new exhibitions by artists and curators
Building connections with educators, artists, and creators from Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Orange County
Participation in ongoing educational field trips to art galleries and other museums for special exhibits
End of Year Docent and Volunteer Appreciation Event
20% discount at the MOLAA store and earn vouchers to use at the MOLAA store for every 6 tours given
Application
Ready to apply? Click below to view and download the docent application.
Completed applications can be submitted to volunteers@molaa.org.
MOLAA docent interest form
The docent training program takes place once a year. If you are interested in becoming a MOLAA docent, fill out the docent program interest form or email: volunteers@molaa.org
You will be invited to a Docent Orientation event in January. You may email questions to volunteers@molaa.org.