Docent

Docents self-schedule time to demonstrate animal artifacts and engage with visitors as they walk along a live animal exhibit trail. Docents attend a formal 20-hour training program to learn interpretation. After formal training, they match additional time with mentors. In their second year, docents may train to handle live raptors, turtles, and other animals. Docents have opportunities to assist naturalists during off-site programs and represent the Science Center at local events. The exhibit trail is open daily between May 1 and November 1, but opportunities are available year-round. In 2025, Docent Training is scheduled June 19, 24, and 26 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and June 21 and 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information and to access a Volunteer Application, please visit the Volunteer Page on the Science Center's websiteVolunteer | Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (nhnature.org).