Our Docent Program gives University of Puget Sound students the unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in a natural history museum collection. Students from all areas of study can try their hands at collections management techniques, pursue specimen-based research, create museum exhibits, use museum specimens to make SciArt, and even learn taxidermy!
student docents volunteer in the museum each semester
of docents are non-STEM majors
volunteer hours were served by our docents during the 22'-23' academic year
"I love giving tours and answering questions people have about museums, it has yet to get old! By giving tours and talking to people, I hope more people will understand what goes on behind the scenes at museums and will hopefully help advocate for museums."
Answers to our most asked questions about the docent program.
No! We welcome docents from every major or area of study.
Attend one of our docent interest meetings at the beginning of each school year or email us at pugetsoundmuseum@pugetsound.edu!
Although the docent program is 100% volunteer, we ask that docents volunteer 1 hour/week in the museum, attend our weekly docent meetings, and participate in Night at the Museum events. During your volunteer hours, you'll work on a designated collection project, learn specimen prep, or create your own independent museum project.
Yes! You can enroll in BIOL 205 - Natural History Museum Docent to receive course credit for your time as a docent.