Volunteers are the face of the State Capitol as they greet visitors and give tours to children and adults. The North Carolina State Capitol is seeking volunteers interested in becoming docents. The Capitol will hold a volunteer docent training and information session at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25. Docents will be trained to give tours of the 1840 Capitol and learn much about local and state history.
"Our docents provide a valuable service to the community and have fun doing it," said Capitol Volunteer Coordinator Cathy Johnson. "Don't miss your chance to be a part of this piece of history!"
No previous experience is required, just curiosity about history, enjoyment of working with children, and a few hours a month. Volunteers receive a monthly newsletter, the opportunity for additional training and recognition dinners. To sign up for this training or for more information, contact Cathy Johnson at (919) 733-4995 or email cathy.johnson@ncdcr.gov.
For additional information about the Capitol or the exhibit, please call (919) 733-4994. The State Capitol is bounded by Edenton, Salisbury, Morgan and Wilmington Streets and is located at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh. It is administered by the Division of State Historic Sites within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.