The annual Docent Training program is being provided in conjunction with a new offering, "Angel Island In Depth" for those interested in learning more about Angel Island but not necessarily planning to become docents. Docents give public and private tours to individuals and groups and normally are knowledgeable about all areas of the park. Cost for the program is $30 for all participants, regardless of the number of days attending. The fee is payable to Angel Island State Park in check or cash.

The sessions will begin on Saturday, February 23. The first 3 Saturdays focus on the major historical sites on the Island, Camp Reynolds, Immigration Station, and Fort McDowell (not necessarily in that order) and are part of both programs. Docent-specific training will continue with 2 additional Saturday topics, Interpretation and Shadow Day (observe experienced docents and begin giving tours with their supervision). There will also be an optional overnight on March 15 for docent candidates along with an optional nature hike on March 16.  There is no class on March 22.

Training will consist of visits to the historical sites and presentations about them as well as an introduction to the natural beauty of this unique state park.

The course schedule is:

Completion of the program is essential for those interested in becoming docents who lead interpretive tours and helpful for those

If you would like an application for the training program, please call Angel Island State Park at (415)435-3522, send email to aivc@ca.parks.gov or write to
Volunteer Coordinator, Angel Island State Park· P.O. Box 318 · Tiburon, CA 94920.

Graduates of Docent Class of 2006: