Education Docent Training

Make a difference in a child’s life and become an Education Docent with Explore Buffalo! We provide school tours for students in Buffalo and the surrounding school districts. Show students Canalside, Delaware Park, the Hispanic Heritage Corridor, Downtown Buffalo, City Hall, and more.

“As a retired teacher, there is nothing more satisfying than showing school children new places – creating a unique experience and memories- and it’s fun!”

Education Docent Key Points

  • Education Docents must be available during the school day – most Education Tours are scheduled on weekday mornings.
  • Education Tours are scheduled year-round. The busiest months are May, June, and October. We typically have Education Tours scheduled on almost every weekday during those three months.

2025 Education Docent Training Schedule

All classes are in person, 10am-12pm, locations TBA. Some classes will be at Explore Buffalo’s office at 1 Symphony Circle, next to Kleinhans Music Hall; some classes will be at tour locations.

  • Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
  • Thursdays, April 3, 10, and 24 (no class on April 17)

Attendance at all classes is required. All classes proceed rain or shine. In addition to the class dates listed above, this class requires time between each class to prepare presentations and complete required readings.

At the conclusion of the class, we will schedule a Graduation Tour in early May when you will lead the full tour you have learned. After a successful graduation tour, you are expected to lead at least six Education Tours in 2025.

Applying to the 2025 Education Docent Class:

To apply to the 2025 Education Docent Training Class, please complete the application form below. Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 

2025 Education Docent Application

Phone Interviews: 

We will contact you to schedule a short phone interview. The phone interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you better, and for you to ask questions about being an Education Docent and the Education Docent Class. Generally, these are about 10-15 minutes. We will notify all successful applicants by March 25, 2025. 

Questions? Please contact Lori DeMaria at lori@explorebuffalo.org.