Docent Program

Docents are trained volunteers who will serve as guides and will be stationed throughout the King Center’s campus to provide information to visitors. Docents are an essential link between the public and The King Center. Docents will effectively engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds in inclusive and informative conversations about The King Center’s mission and vision, adding to the overall guest experience. 

Requirements
• Passion for History, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s work
• General understanding and knowledge of the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the modern Civil Rights Movement and related subjects
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Complete and submit a Docent Application
• Complete an interview
• Complete orientation and training
• Must have good verbal communication skills
• Be able to relate warmly to people from diverse populations
• Have a passion for serving others through volunteerism
• Must submit to a security/background check, upon request
• Speaking a second language at a conversational level is a significant plus, but not mandatory

Click here to apply: Docent Application (jotform.com)