The Honorable William H. Webster Docent Corps

Key Responsibilities 

• Greet and lead groups solo through the Museum on a unique highlights tour
• Orient guests to the building including the location of bathrooms and exits
• Respond to guest questions

Skills and Attributes 

• Ability to deliver engaging, accurate, and neutral content about intelligence and espionage
• Quick on their feet and can remember tour routes, stories, and details without the use of notes
• Confident, clear, and expressive public speaker who connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds
• Team player who thrives on collaboration and is comfortable receiving feedback
• Ability to represent the Museum in a positive and professional manner
• Personable, enthusiastic, friendly, responsible, and reliable
• Comfortable working with large crowds and a diverse range of people
• Ability and willingness to move around the galleries for extended periods of time 

Requirements 

• Must be 18 years of age
• Minimum commitment of one (1) year
• Complete a Spy Museum background check
• Available to volunteer for at least two, 4-hour shifts a month beginning in March or April 2026
  • Shifts are currently planned for mid-day on Thursdays through Sundays; additional weekdays or afternoon tours may be added
• Attend volunteer orientation on Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
• Complete Museum docent training
  
  • Training program will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30pm – 8:00pm on December 10, 2025 and from January 7 to March 4, 2026 (see schedule below)
  • Some sessions will be remote; others will be in-person at the museum.
  • Attendance is mandatory.
  • Docents will be expected to complete roughly 3 hours of work between trainings including reading and watching content materials and preparing tour projects.
  • Docent training will culminate in an approval tour in March; only docents who pass the approval tour will be allowed to give tours to the public.
  • If the training times are not possible for you, please reach out to be placed on a waiting list for future training opportunities on different days/times.

Interested? 

Please fill out the application below and submit it no later than October 17, 2025. Spaces are limited and early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be on a rolling basis as applications are received. Decisions will be made by November 21, 2025.

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