docent

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I found her nametag from work as a docent in a historical museum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

When Cambier raised his hand to volunteer, he knew exactly what he was in for because his wife, Jan, a retired school teacher, had just begun her eighth year as a Point Lobos docent.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2024

What: 90-minute tours led by a volunteer docent.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

The docent was very informative and entertaining, and we learned a lot in just over an hour.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

Then the camera cut back to the docent, who explained that art appreciation was a form of therapy that would hopefully help get these men back on their feet.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris