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Hello All,

We're working on building training for our volunteer docents that addresses relevance, access, and diversity. We're looking for other institutions who have done this type of work, or are currently doing this work, regardless of how it turned out. If you, or someone you know, is working with volunteer docents on DEI training, we'd love to hear from you. We have received an IMLS grant and are currently in the research phase. 

Please feel free to reach out to me directly or to post here! I know many people are doing this much-needed work and I'm excited to learn more about what has (and has not) worked for you!

Best wishes,

Brandi
bshawn@huntington.org
(626) 405-3429

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Brandi Shawn-Chaparro
Associate Director, Volunteer Programs
Huntington Library, Art Museum, & Botanical Gardens
San Marino CA
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Hi Brandi, 

We have not done DEI training with our volunteer docents, but this project sounds great! DEAI initiatives are part of our new Strategic Plan as well, and I'd be very interested in hearing about your findings as your project progresses.

Sheridan

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Sheridan Small
Director of Education
Dumbarton House NSCDA
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-04-2020 12:39 PM
From: Brandi Shawn-Chaparro
Subject: Docent DEI Work

Hello All,

We're working on building training for our volunteer docents that addresses relevance, access, and diversity. We're looking for other institutions who have done this type of work, or are currently doing this work, regardless of how it turned out. If you, or someone you know, is working with volunteer docents on DEI training, we'd love to hear from you. We have received an IMLS grant and are currently in the research phase.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly or to post here! I know many people are doing this much-needed work and I'm excited to learn more about what has (and has not) worked for you!

Best wishes,

Brandi
bshawn@huntington.org
(626) 405-3429

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Brandi Shawn-Chaparro
Associate Director, Volunteer Programs
Huntington Library, Art Museum, & Botanical Gardens
San Marino CA
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