Duke Gardens Opportunites
Now that we are beginning a new year, we look ahead to many exciting opportunities for volunteers at Duke Gardens.
First, I would like to share with you that the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden will become a reality this year. Construction is well underway. This new garden will expand program opportunities for all ages. In addition to trained program guides, this garden will also utilize volunteers as greeters (Ambassadors) to assist daily visitors. We are excited to discover interested volunteers who are currently in the program as well as expand the volunteer corps to meet these needs. Dates are set for the 2012 Docent Training. Veteran docents will note a format change in the training schedule this year. The dates are as follows:
February 21; 9am-12pm (History of Duke Gardens. This session is required for all docents)
‐Refresh your knowledge—current docents encouraged to attend 2012 Docent Training Dates
February 23; 9am-12pm (Children’s docents only)
‐Learn to lead School, Children’s and Family Programs using inquiry‐based education
February 28; 9am-12pm (Adult docent session, Children’s docents are encouraged to attend)
‐Learn all you need to know to lead tours for adult groups, including Duke Family lore
March 1; 9am-12pm (Children’s docents only)
‐Learn to lead School, Children’s and Family Programs using inquiry‐based education
Following this experiential formal training, there will be additional dates scheduled with each curator to tour/train in their specific area of Duke Gardens.
There is an application process, (this link will take you to the application, http://auxweb.duke.edu/GVT/login.aspx followed by an interview. This year Duke Gardens will also begin performing background checks on all volunteers assisting with Children’s programming. This safeguarding measure has been encouraged by Duke University HR and is to protect Duke Gardens, Duke University and the Volunteer.
Children’s docents are trained to present tours and programs to Elementary school groups, children and families. Adult tour guides offer walking tours to adult groups and trolley (golf cart) tours to individuals who need assistance.
I look forward to hearing from many of you to register for this important training. Let me encourage you to spread the word with friends and family and please forward this email to your neighborhood list servs and any other groups of people whom you think may be interested.
Chuck Hemric, CAVNC
Director of Volunteer Services
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Duke University
Box 90341
Durham, NC 27708
Phone 919-668-1705
Fax: 919-668-3610
http://www.gardens.duke.edu
Submitted by: Sonja Nielsen
First, I would like to share with you that the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden will become a reality this year. Construction is well underway. This new garden will expand program opportunities for all ages. In addition to trained program guides, this garden will also utilize volunteers as greeters (Ambassadors) to assist daily visitors. We are excited to discover interested volunteers who are currently in the program as well as expand the volunteer corps to meet these needs. Dates are set for the 2012 Docent Training. Veteran docents will note a format change in the training schedule this year. The dates are as follows:
February 21; 9am-12pm (History of Duke Gardens. This session is required for all docents)
‐Refresh your knowledge—current docents encouraged to attend 2012 Docent Training Dates
February 23; 9am-12pm (Children’s docents only)
‐Learn to lead School, Children’s and Family Programs using inquiry‐based education
February 28; 9am-12pm (Adult docent session, Children’s docents are encouraged to attend)
‐Learn all you need to know to lead tours for adult groups, including Duke Family lore
March 1; 9am-12pm (Children’s docents only)
‐Learn to lead School, Children’s and Family Programs using inquiry‐based education
Following this experiential formal training, there will be additional dates scheduled with each curator to tour/train in their specific area of Duke Gardens.
There is an application process, (this link will take you to the application, http://auxweb.duke.edu/GVT/login.aspx followed by an interview. This year Duke Gardens will also begin performing background checks on all volunteers assisting with Children’s programming. This safeguarding measure has been encouraged by Duke University HR and is to protect Duke Gardens, Duke University and the Volunteer.
Children’s docents are trained to present tours and programs to Elementary school groups, children and families. Adult tour guides offer walking tours to adult groups and trolley (golf cart) tours to individuals who need assistance.
I look forward to hearing from many of you to register for this important training. Let me encourage you to spread the word with friends and family and please forward this email to your neighborhood list servs and any other groups of people whom you think may be interested.
Chuck Hemric, CAVNC
Director of Volunteer Services
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Duke University
Box 90341
Durham, NC 27708
Phone 919-668-1705
Fax: 919-668-3610
http://www.gardens.duke.edu
Submitted by: Sonja Nielsen
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