Become a Docent
Docents are an essential part of our educational programs, and we invite you to become involved today! Train to be a docent through the Portland’s History Docents (PHD) Program or directly with GPL’s manager of education programs.
PHD is a collaborative effort by Greater Portland Landmarks, the Maine Historical Society, Tate House Museum, Victoria Mansion, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, Spririts Alive - Eastern Cemetery, Friends of Evergreen Cemetery, and Fifth Maine Regiment Museum. These eight organizations are joining forces to provide an 13-week training program for new volunteer guides at each organization’s respective museum site. Each sponsoring organization gains trained volunteers, while students benefit from the information and instruction they receive free of charge. PHD graduates are asked to commit to a year of volunteer time at one of the sponsoring sites of their choice. In return they receive knowledge, experience, and friendships that will last a lifetime!
The 2012 class runs on Thursday mornings, 9:00 am to noon, beginning at the Maine Historical Society in Portland on February 9 and finishing on May 3.
PHD graduates who volunteer with GPL provide guided tours to visitors at the Portland Observatory Museum.
If you are not able to attend the PHD sessions, you can still volunteer. We offer personalized training throughout the year. For more information, please email us.
To sign up for the next PHD Program, contact Marjorie Getz, the Coordinator of Portland’s History Docents Program, 207-358-7060.
For more information please email Greater Portland Landmarks.