{"id":6896,"date":"2025-08-01T14:55:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org\/?p=6896"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:56:01","slug":"now-accepting-applications-2026-hillwood-mansion-docent-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/volunteer.hillwoodmuseum.org\/?p=6896","title":{"rendered":"Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Hillwood Mansion Docent Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6896\" class=\"elementor elementor-6896\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b08c3cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b08c3cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d666f4b\" data-id=\"7d666f4b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8afb1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8afb1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Hillwood is pleased to announce a new Mansion Docent training course starting in January 2026. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to our current volunteers, Hillwood members, and others who might be seeking meaningful ways to serve and engage with the Hillwood community. We would be grateful if you could help us spread the word among your friends and colleagues who may be interested.<\/p>\n\n<p>Mansion Docents are integral members of Hillwood\u2019s volunteer team, playing a key role in enriching the visitor experience. Through regularly scheduled public tours, private group tours, and assistance at special events and programs, docents bring to life the story of Hillwood\u2019s estate, its remarkable collection, and its founder Marjorie Merriweather Post.<\/p>\n\n<p>This highly visible role is ideal for individuals who:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a warm, engaging communication style<\/li>\n\n<li>Enjoy teaching or public speaking<\/li>\n\n<li>Are passionate about history, art, and inspiring others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Weekday and especially weekend positions are available. The training course will run from January\u2013June 2026.<\/p>\n\n<p>To apply, please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/hillwoodmuseum.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-08\/2026_Mansion-Docent-Training_PD.pdf\"><strong>detailed position description<\/strong><\/a> and complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volgistics.com\/appform\/922426970\"><strong>online application<\/strong><\/a> available on Hillwood\u2019s website. Applications are due by <strong>Monday, September 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact us using the information below. Thank you for helping Hillwood to share this exciting opportunity!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Volunteer Department<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>202.686.8528<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:volunteers@hillwoodmuseum.org\">volunteers@hillwoodmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hillwood is pleased to announce a new Mansion Docent training course starting in January 2026. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to our current volunteers, Hillwood members, and others who might be seeking meaningful ways to serve and engage with the Hillwood community. 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