Become a Docent
Docents are an essential part of our educational programs, and we invite you to become involved today! Train to be a docent through the Portland’s History Docents (PHD) Program or directly with GPL’s manager of education programs.
PHD is a collaborative effort by Greater Portland Landmarks, The Maine Historical Society, Tate House Museum, Portland Harbor Museum, and Victoria Mansion. Each February, these five organizations join forces to provide a ten-week training program for new volunteer guides at each organization’s respective museum site. Each sponsoring organization gains trained volunteers, while students benefit from the information and instruction they receive free of charge. PHD graduates are asked to commit to a year of volunteer time at one of the five sponsoring sites. In return they receive knowledge, experience, and friendships that will last a lifetime!
PHD graduates who volunteer with GPL provide walking tours of the Old Port and other historic neighborhoods or guide visitors at the Portland Observatory Museum.
If you are not able to attend the PHD sessions, you can still volunteer. We offer personalized training throughout the year. For more information, please email us.
To sign up for the next PHD Program, contact Bill Hall, the Coordinator of Portland’s History Docents Program, 207-774-5561 ext. 120.
For more information please email Greater Portland Landmarks.