Wright will begin a six-week training session on Saturday for men or women 18 or older who are interested in helping with educational workshops through the Hortus Guild. Guild docents serve on committees, said Hortus Guild President Kris Richerson. We've made it to where there's no requirements to come in and take a workshop. You don't have to volunteer 100 hours a year. You can do whatever you want to do.
Docents don' t have to rotate jobs.
The March training will be on educational workshops. Docents will receive a booklet with information and hands-on training on topics to be covered at ongoing educational workshops at the botanical gardens. Usually, docents assist with training conducted by Wright and are not solely responsible for workshops or programs, Wright said. Training will cover age groups from pre-kindergarten through geriatrics and special education groups. Training will include tips to handle various age groups and situations that volunteers may encounter.