Docent information & application

What is a docent?

Our docents are trained volunteers whose primary responsibility is to interpret the Pound House Farmstead for our visitors. They guide tours, host stations for school groups, give talks, serve at information stations, and answer questions. Docents are the ambassadors for the Pound House Farmstead vision: a living depiction of early life in the Texas Hill Country, providing historical education, a destination point for visitors and a gathering place for the community.

Volunteer Commitment:

A minimum of 36 hours of service per year. Shifts are 4 hours long.

What does docent training involve?

Docent training consists of a general introduction meeting and guided tour, at which time volunteers will be provided information. Following the introduction, volunteers are required to attend an informational session in which we will cover general responsibilities and opening & closing procedures. These are scheduled throughout the year. Once the volunteer has attended both the introduction and the informational sessions, they will give a mock-tour to staff. Any docent is always welcome to shadow another for training or for enrichment.

Who is a good candidate for docent training?

Docents should be 16 yrs or older, outgoing and well spoken.

Anyone with an interest in history and a desire to represent Dripping Springs’ heritage is encouraged to participate. We encourage you to invite like-minded friends to take docent training with you! It’s a lot of fun and a great way to spend time with people who enjoy being a part of the Pound House Farmstead’s programs. There is no expectation that you have previous experience. All you need is a healthy curiosity and a willingness to learn. It is easy and fun!

What is the cost of training?

Training is FREE! You are even encouraged to wear a period costume, supplied by you, should you like to really engage our visitors! Costumes can often be put together using items from your own closet or a local second-hand shop!

How do I sign up for docent training?

Please fill out the form below and we will contact you!

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I give permission to the Dr. Pound Farmstead to release or publish stories or images of myself for the express purpose of promoting and marketing the programs and activities of the Dr. Pound Farmstead. This includes the use of said materials in audio/visual media, including printed publications, website, analog and digital slides, compact disc, video, and professional presentations. I understand there will be no royalties or payment in any form for the media releases, photographs or videos. I give permission for Participant to participate in the volunteer Activity or Trip. I acknowledge that the nature of the Activity or Trip may expose Participant to hazards or risks that may result in Participant’s illness, personal injury or death and I understand and appreciate the nature of such hazards and risks. In consideration of Participant being permitted to participate in the Activity or Trip, I hereby accept all risk to Participant’s health and of his/her injury or death that may result from such participation and I hereby release the Friends of the Pound House Foundation, its governing board, officers, employees and representatives from any and all liability to Participant, Participant’s personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns for any and all claims and causes of action for loss of or damage to Participant’s property and for any and all illness or injury to Participant’s person, including his/her death, that may result from or occur during Participant’s participation in the Activity or Trip, whether caused by negligence of the Friends of the Pound House Foundation, its governing board, officers, employees, or representatives, or otherwise. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Friends of the Pound House Foundation and its governing board, officers, employees, and representatives from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from Participant’s negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in the described Activity or Trip. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT TO BE A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION FOR PARTICIPANT’S INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO PARTICIPANT’S PROPERTY THAT OCCURS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE DESCRIBED ACTIVITY OR TRIP AND IT OBLIGATES ME TO INDEMNIFY THE PARTIES NAMED FOR ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY PARTICIPANT’S NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION.

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