Getty volunteer docents lead general public and school group tours in our galleries and throughout our sites at the Getty Center in Brentwood and Getty Villa in Malibu. Choose the program and location that interests you. If you have any questions about the program or about applying, write to us at: docent@getty.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!
In addition to the online application below an interview is required.
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, gender or marital status. In order to ensure a safe and secure working environment, all volunteers are required to undergo a background check, including a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) request.
I certify that the answers and statements provided by me in this application are true, correct, and without omissions. I authorize the Getty to investigate and/or verify information provided and any other information that 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.