Volunteer

Docents enhance the museum experience through learning activities, presentations, and expanding on exhibit content.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer docents work in the George W. Bush Presidential Museum to help welcome and orient guests, answer questions about the exhibits, and ensure that each guest’s experience is informative and enjoyable. Docents enhance the museum experience through learning activities, presentations, and expanding on exhibit content.

Docents also assist with the Bush Center’s public programming, which includes the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint as well as presenting experiences for students, educators, and community members.

REQUIREMENTS

Due to the sensitive nature of Presidential materials, volunteers must be at least 16 years old, successfully pass a background check, and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Other requirements include:

Available to work a 4.5-hour shift per week on a non-paid basis.
Verbal communication and customer service skills are helpful, but not required.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Basic computer skills.

BENEFITS

As a part of the Docent Program, you are a crucial part of the team and will receive the following annual benefits upon the completion of docent training and minimum service hours:

Complimentary admission for two (2) adults to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum annually
Complimentary admission to all Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration
Up to ten (10) museum ticket vouchers per calendar year, based on service hours
Invitation to exhibition openings
Subscription to Five for Friday, a weekly email digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center
Advance notice on ticket purchases for Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint
Name displayed in the Freedom Registry at the Bush Center
Complimentary parking in a designated parking lot pending space availability
Invitation to the Volunteer Town Halls featuring the Awards and Appreciation Celebration
Invitation to the Bush Center Holiday Party (120 service hours required)
10% discount on merchandise purchased at the Museum Store

APPLY

To join the Bush Center’s Docent Program, please complete the application. We will be in touch to arrange the next steps. Note: To protect your personal information, do not e-mail or fax your application. For general inquiries, email [email protected].

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

CURRENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION CENTER

Active and registered volunteers and docents may use the Volunteer Information Center to track service hours; sign up for volunteer opportunities; and receive communications from the volunteer support team.