This volunteer opportunity offers the individual a 4 month behind-the-scenes training designed to familiarize the volunteer with the breadth and depth of the world’s largest library. This training is offered twice weekly each Fall (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Following the classroom presentations, each docent-in-training is expected to take the class on a 45 minute tour of the Great Hall and Main Reading Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Graduation ceremonies are held in December, after which the docent leads tours of the Great Hall and Main Reading RoomIf you are accepted, you will participate in this program for 2 year(s).

Application Dates:
Applications are accepted at any time.

Stipend/Compensation:
None

For More Information:
http://www.loc.gov/help/volunteer-application.html

Citizenship Requirements:
US Citizenship Not Required.

Applications Open To:
Librarian
Categories:
Collections Conservation and Preservation
Geography and Maps
Government and Business Administration
Humanities, Art, and Culture
Law
Library Sciences
Policy Analysis
Public Relations
Contact & Application Information:
Name: Visitor Services Office
Phone: 202-707-9779
Fax: 202-707-0190
Email: vso@loc.gov