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The docent program
Join WIMHF as a Docent on the Schooner SUVA
Serve as a docent while the SUVA is docked in Coupeville to share its history and encourage visitors to tour the cabins. These free dockside tours are often a visitor's first step toward becoming a passenger.
After the training sessions, an experienced host will guide you until you feel comfortable signing up for your own shifts. During the summer, we offer easy and fun two-hour shifts from Thursday through Sunday. This is the perfect role if you enjoy meeting people and sharing local maritime history or marine biology.
Interested volunteers please email membership.schooner.suva@gmail.com
Session One: Learn docent essentials, including procedures, ticketing, schedules, and ship history. Participants receive a free SUVA shirt, a reference pamphlet, and information on arranging a complimentary seasonal sail.
Session Two Onboard the SUVA: A walkthrough and tutorial session covering ship updates and historical notes for guests.
Refer to the following links to support your training: