Summer Volunteers Needed at the Asian Art Museum!
In June 2008, we will open a very exciting exhibition called Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty at the AAM. We're looking for volunteers who can come in during the summer months to help us at our Information Desk, Museum Store, and in our Forbidden Discovery Room. We have both morning and afternoon shifts during the week and weekends, as well as a Thursday night shift. Volunteers must be age 15 years or older and able to volunteer for 10 shifts during the months of June–September. If you would like to learn more about volunteering during your summer break, please email us at volunteer@asianart.org or call (415) 581-3726. You may also fill out a summer volunteer application by clicking on the link below.
Summer Volunteer Application (PDF) |
Your contribution of time and talent as a volunteer supports and enriches our visitors’ experience of the Asian Art Museum. Most volunteers help either in the Museum Store or with Visitor Services (information desk and coat check). Anyone who is interested is encouraged to apply. No previous experience is required, and training is provided. We accept new applications on a rolling basis.
Visitor Services
You'll answer visitors’ questions about where things are located within the museum and the surrounding neighborhood, and what's happening in the museum as well as working in coat check. Some standing is required.
The Museum Store
You'll help customers with questions about our merchandise which reflects all the art from the collections; you'll also work the computerized cash register. The ability to stand for periods of time is required.
Forbidden Discovery Room
You'll help visitors explore the magic and mystery of Ming dynasty imperial culture through costume, hands-on objects, and art activities in this interactive discovery room for visitors of all ages inspired by life in China’s Forbidden City. You'll also replenish supplies, keep the art area tidy, and answer questions about the museum.
When you become a volunteer, you’ll be given an orientation to the museum as well as training for the area(s) in which you volunteer. To be an active volunteer, we expect you to do two 4-hour shifts per month and to make at least a year-long commitment.
We offer volunteer shifts which accommodate volunteers who are available primarily on weekdays as well as those who work full-time. Volunteer shifts are:
Tuesday through Sunday: 9:45 am–1:45 pm and 1:30–5:30 pm
Every Thursday evening: 5:15–9:15 pm
The museum is closed on Monday
The benefits of being an active volunteer include a 20% discount in our Museum Store and on museum membership (must be a volunteer at the time of purchase or renewal) as well as a 10% discount in the museum café.
Please complete the application below. To get further information, please contact prampe@asianart.org or call 415.581.3725.
For a volunteer application, click here (PDF)
For a summer volunteer application, click here (PDF)
If you are interested in learning more about our architectural guide, docent, or storyteller programs, please contact volunteer@asianart.org. Docents are required to do a three-year course of study and new classes are formed about every five to six years. Architectural guide training and storyteller training occur periodically based on need.
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