Getty Gallery Docent Application (Getty About Us)

Getty Gallery Docent Application

The Getty Docent Program requires a substantial amount of time and energy with the first year being considered a probationary period.

In addition to the application accessible below, an interview will be required.

Fill out and submit this application by 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2013.

First name:
Last name:
E-mail address:
Preferred phone number:

Street address:
City, State:
Zip code:

Have you ever used or been known by any other name?
Yes        No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?
(Note: Answering "yes" will not automatically prohibit individuals from being selected for a Getty docent assignment.)
Yes        No

If you answered "yes" please explain and include the date of conviction, and the city and state. Exclude the following: convictions which have been expunged, sealed, discharged, rendered confidential, sequestered or impounded; convictions which appear on one's juvenile record; convictions which resulted in referral to and participation in a pre or post trial diversion program; convictions of minor traffic offenses, possession of marijuana or other marijuana-related offenses for which the convictions occurred more than two (2) years ago and misdemeanor convictions for which probation has been successfully completed or otherwise discharged. "Conviction" includes a plea of guilty or no contest.

Have you ever been dismissed from any other volunteer program?
Yes        No

If you answered "yes" please explain.

Please list any languages you are fluent in, other than English:

Are you a current or past Getty docent?
Yes	No

What is your educational background?

Briefly summarize your employment history:

The Getty Docent Program is one program serving two locations: the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. Please indicate your preference:

The Getty Center The Getty Villa

Please indicate your program preference:

Gallery tours (adult audiences)
Gallery tours (student audiences)

Gallery docents work one four-hour shift every week on their assigned morning, starting at 9:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., or 10:30 a.m., according to the site and tour program. Please indicate the mornings you are available below. Use numbers to indicate order of preference, with #1 being most preferred. Leave days that you are not available at all blank.

Monday (Getty Villa only):
Tuesday (Getty Center only):
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

1. In three sentences, tell us your experience in museums.

2. In three sentences, tell us your experience in teaching. If you are applying to tour student audiences, please note your experience with grades K–12.

3. In three sentences, tell us your experience in art.

4. Why do you want to be a gallery docent at the Getty?

I certify that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions and statements are true, correct, and without omissions. I authorize the Getty to investigate and/or verify the foregoing information and any other information which might assist it in determining my qualifications for volunteering, including as a volunteer working with children. I release the Getty and my former employers and all others from liability from damage, which may result from such investigation, if upon such investigation, anything contained in this application is found to be untrue.

By checking the checkbox, I certify that all information provided is true and complete.

The Getty values a diverse docent program and welcomes enthusiastic individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Each applicant will be considered on the basis of individual ability and merit, without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex or marital status.