Junior Docent Program

• Students entering 9th -12th grade with an interest in local history, museums, and education. You don’t need prior experience or specific knowledge of local history to apply.
• Applicants must be available to attend all training sessions and serve at least 40 hours over the course of the program.
• You must have the consent of a parent/guardian to apply for this program.

Yes! Junior Docents who participate in the required training, complete at least 40 hours of service, and comply with program policies and expectations will earn a $300 stipend at the end of the summer. Junior Docents and their guardians must complete all payment paperwork by the deadline (TBA) to receive the stipend. 

• Required training is in early June (10am –3pm)

• Program duration is from June  – August (Junior Docents sign up for 3-hour shifts as their schedule allows – Tuesdays through Saturdays)

  • This program offers opportunities 5 days a week with an online sign-up process through CERVIS. Families can look through their schedule together and sign-up accordingly. In addition to training, teens are required to serve a minimum amount of 40 hours over the duration of the summer program. 

• There will be additional opportunities to volunteer during the school year.

• Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum – 215 S Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903

• Learn to interpret local history through activities such as historic demonstrations, crafts, and engaging presentations  
• Get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the work of your community history museum  
• Experience history in a unique and engaging way  
• Explore your interests and connect with like-minded peers  
• Gain confidence and improve social skills  
• Work one-on-one with museum professionals in the education, marketing, and collections departments
• Support the Museum’s staff with Summer Camps, Family Fun Days, and other events  
• Become a steward of local history and help share and preserve the past 

Please apply using our online application form below. If you are unable to use this system or need assistance accessing the application and completing it, please contact Meg.Yevara@coloradosprings.org or 719-385-5631 for assistance.

• The application due date for 2027 is TBD. You may submit your application anytime before the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
• You may consider asking a friend, teacher, parent, or guardian help you edit your application before submitting it. 
• When you apply, you will be asked to submit the name, email, and phone number of a teacher, school administrator, or another adult (who is not related to you), who is willing to complete a recommendation form in support of your application. Other ideas for adults to ask to complete your form include: a coach, mentor, the leader of an after-school program or activity, or a supervisor from a previous internship or work experience. Applications without a recommendation form will not be considered.
• Make certain your recommender completes the online form they are emailed before the application deadline. Late recommendations will not be accepted.
•  If your recommender has any trouble with the form, please ask them to email us at Meg.Yevara@coloradosprings.gov or call us at 719-385-5631.
• After you’ve completed and submitted your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that it has been received.

• Selected interviewees will be invited to join us for an in-person group interview.
• In your initial application, you will select a date and time to come in for your group interview.
• We will give you further detailed instructions prior to interview date.
• Each interview will last approximately 1 hour. We will ask a series of questions to get to know you better and learn more about your interest in the program. You will also be assigned several partner and group activities to complete.
• Only invited candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview.