Become a Docent!

If you enjoy learning about local history, interacting with others from all over the world, and are fascinated by the world famous Historic Mission Inn Hotel, you are encouraged to enroll in the Mission Inn Docent Training Program for volunteer docents.

• Classes begin in September 2012
• Classes meet on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the hotel
• Classes consist of lectures, videos, hotel tours, and discussions
• Topics include the history of the Mission Inn, Riverside, and Southern California
• Content includes many interesting stories and facts about the owner and founder, famous visitors, and movies made at the hotel
• Art, artifacts, and architecture of the Mission Inn are showcased
• Classes end in early May with a formal graduation ceremony
• New docents are expected to lead or to assist in four tours a month for two years after graduation after which they may conduct as few as one tour a month

The 2011-2012 Docent Training class is currently full and no longer accepting applications. However, please feel free to submit an application for the 2012-2013 Docent Training Program.

FILL IN THE DOCENT APPLICATION BELOW

 

DOWNLOAD THE DOCENT APPLICATION HERE! (Word Document) (NEW!!)

You can return your application to the Mission Inn Museum in person, by mail, or by email to info@missioninnmuseum.com

For information on becoming a docent call the Mission Inn Museum at (951) 788-9556. Those who are fluent in a second language or American Sign Language are particularly needed.

Important Dates - All events, contact the Museum (951) 788-9556 or foundation office for more info.

Visit the Mission Inn Museum's "News" page for current events.

Docent Council Meeting, Second Monday of every month, 7 pm

Access the Docent and Front Desk Volunteer Scheduling Software: https://secure.volunteerschedulerpro.com/webterminal/login.php?user=MIFVolunteers

2011-2012 Docent Training Schedule (NEW!!)
Docent-In-Training Schedule (Adobe Acrobat Document) (Revised September 23, 2011)

Document Downloads

Docent Training Application (Word Document)

 Docent Council Application
Docent_Council_App.doc (Word Document)

Docent of the Year Application Form
Docent_of_the_year_app.doc  (Word Document)

INNspectors Articles (Current and back Articles) (NEW!!)

2011

A Perfect Day (11/22/2011) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
The Cross on the St. Joseph's Arcade (2011) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Railings, Initials, and Tiles in the Rotunda (3/20/2011) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Jessie Van Brundt (1/23/2011) (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2010

The Eastern Version of the Phoenix Story (10/17/2010) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
How to Deal with Reredos, Churriqueresque, etc. (3/7/2010) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Steinway Centennial Grand Piano (1/24/2010) (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2009

The Stag’s Head in the Spanish Patio (9/13/2009) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
You Canna Expect To Be. . . (5/17/2009) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Miller Acquisition of Mission Inn Lot (3/22/2009) (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Alcohol at the Mission Inn (1/18/2009) (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2008

Arches of 7th Street (9/28/2008) (Adobe Acrobat Document)

INNsider Newsletter  (Current and back issues)
(Indexing in Progress! Check back soon.)

2011

Feb2011.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Sep2011.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Nov2011.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2010

Jan2010.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
June2010.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
October2010.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2009

Feb2009.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
April2009.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Aug2009.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Nov2009.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2008

April2008.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
July2008.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Nov2008.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2007

Feb2007.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2006

Feb2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
April2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
June2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Aug2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Oct2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Dec2006.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)

2005

March2005.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
May2005.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
July2005.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Dec2005.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Document)



Foundations Newsletter (Current and back issues)
Summer 2008
Winter/Spring 2008
Fall 2007
Spring 2007