City of Oroville, CA
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Teen Docent Project (TDP)
The Teen Docent Project strengthens museum support while providing mentoring and skill-building opportunities for teens.
🎯 Mission
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Increase docent support within city museums.
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Offer mentoring and hands-on learning experiences for teens.
🏛 Program Overview
The Oroville Docent Association, City of Oroville, and Parks Commission collaborate to recruit 10–20 youth docents. This program:
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Supports museum operations during weekend hours.
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Enhances docent safety & security.
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Encourages community engagement.
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Provides enrichment activities for teens.
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Builds leadership and teamwork skills.
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Gives students a letter of recommendation from their lead docent and a certificate of recognition for college, scholarships, and job applications.
📖 Teen Learning Objectives
Teens will gain valuable skills in:
✔ State & Local History
✔ Pathways to Civic Engagement
✔ Public Speaking
✔ Responsibility & Accountability
✔ Activity Planning, Preparation & Facilitation
✔ Inventory & Museum Procedures
⚡ Requirements
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Commit to 8 hours per month in a city museum for one school semester.
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Be in 9th–12th grade and maintain a 2.5+ GPA during the program.
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Must complete docent training and orientation, including a review of the docent safety manual.
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A minimum of one museum staff or docent will always be on shift when a teen is present.
This project offers teens a unique opportunity to gain leadership experience, connect with history, and serve their community!