Are you an art lover? Do like working with kids? Or are parties more what you’re into? OR is making a difference to your community, to the arts and to yourself more important to you? How about all of the above! Experience all of this and more as a Phoenix Art Museum Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Phoenix Art Museum. This group of dedicated and passionate volunteers provides vital support to the Museum while working with staff and visitors in an energizing and inspiring environment. Volunteering is also a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look at the premiere arts institution in the Southwest. You do not need to have an art background to be involved—we will train you! However, you must be enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to learn new things.

Become A Volunteer

Simply complete the application available here and attend a new volunteer orientation. You are welcome to submit your resume via e-mail under separate cover to volunteer@phxart.org.

If you have questions, contact the Jennifer Totem at (602) 257-2173 or by e-mail at jen.totem@phxart.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Museum relies on volunteers to assist in a variety of areas and a range of activities, from providing information and assisting visitors, helping children and families during special family programs or school tours to assisting in the Museum offices and selling Museum memberships. Here’s a list of where you can assist:

Special Exhibitions

During these special exhibitions, volunteers help with a variety of duties, including being in the galleries, assisting visitors, organizing school groups, answering questions, giving directions and taking tickets.

Shifts available: Morning, afternoon and evening shifts available Tuesdays through Sundays

Film at the Museum

Welcome attendees and distribute information regarding future films and other Museum programs. Shifts available: Sundays, 1:15 to 4:15pm

Under 21

Assist with activities developed for teenagers. Shifts available: Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm, once a month

PhxArtKids Days

Assist staff and visitors with art-making activities and related performances.?Shifts available: Saturdays, or Sundays, 11:30am - 2:30pm, once or twice a month

Administrative and Art Research Library Offices

Assist with light clerical duties such as answering phones, mailings, data entry, filing, etc. Shifts available: Three to four hours, any day Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.

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