At this time we have special need for volunteers who have expertise in accounting, fund raising, and public relations. Benefits include complimentary passes for public viewing nights, personal observing time, opportunities to participate in RFO research projects, and admission to RFO sponsored classes and events. The major benefit you receive as a docent might well be the personal satisfaction of sharing your interest in, knowledge of, and enthusiasm for astronomy with the general public or simply the thrill of operating a large telescope at a dark site. Volunteers begin their training with a series of classes presented by the State Parks Dept. Training specific to astronomy takes place at the observatory.
Volunteers become docents after the initial training is completed.