Junior docents are students, usually high school juniors or older, who earn Service Learning credits by volunteering to give tours. As specially trained volunteers, the junior docents provide engaging tours of the exhibit for elementary school children and other museum guests.

These individuals also serve as ambassadors to the community by giving presentations about the exhibits outside of the museum. This valuable experience helps participants develop mature presentation skills, leadership abilities, and historical knowledge.

Becoming a Junior Docent

Application. Applicants must do the following:

1. Download and complete the application. Then e-mail the completed application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Have a teacher e-mail or mail a letter of recommendation to:

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   or

   MOTAL
   P.O. Box 3820
   Fullerton, CA 92834-3820

The exhibit committee will review these materials and then begin contacting applicants for an interview.

Applications are accepted year-round.

Training. Selected junior docents will train in August and again in January. Training will consist of a two-day training in August with a follow-up training in September in which participants learn about the Mendez et al. v. Westminster et al. lawsuit and school desegregation in California as well as techniques on presenting this information to small groups. Junior docents are expected to attend all meetings and complete all assignments.

For more information, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .