Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Proud members of The Museums of Saratoga, M.A.N.Y. and U.H.A.

For more information contact Brad L. Utter
(518) 238-0809

May 15, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Waterford Museum to Host Free Volunteer Docent Training Workshop

     The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center needs volunteers to serve as docents. Docents are trained volunteers who share their passion for local history as they lead tours through the Museum and explain the various displays to Museum guests.  

     According to Museum Director, Brad Utter, “Docents are very critical to the Museum’s success, and the need is even greater as we continue to increase our hours.  Docents are our ambassadors to the visitors from around the region and the world.”  

     In order to keep current docents up to date with new exhibits and procedures and to welcome and train new docents, the Museum will be hosting a free volunteer docent training workshop for anyone interested in serving as a guide for the Museum. The training will include information on the exhibits, museum procedures, how to present the information and how to effectively interact with guests.  There is no experience necessary to participate in the docent training workshop.

     Both sessions will be held at the Museum, 2 Museum Lane in Waterford. The first is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th at 9:30 a.m. and the second session is scheduled for Saturday, June 16th at 9a.m.  Participants need only to attend one of the sessions. Please contact Docent Volunteer Coordinator, Amanda Massie, to register for the workshop at 238-0809 or via email.  

     The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is located in the 1830 Hugh White Homestead on Museum Lane in the Town of Waterford.  The Museum offers various programs and exhibits year round.  For more information about the Museum and its programs please contact the Museum at 238-0809.