Volunteers Are Essential
Love to talk about and share your interests in art with others? Join us in our mission of bringing people and art together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning.
You don't have to be an expert on art to become a valued member of the Walters team. The museum relies on the dedication and commitment of over 200 volunteers to help sustain the museum in a multitude of ways. If you want to contribute your time, energy and skills to create a place where people of every background can be touched by art, the Walters offers a range of volunteer opportunities for which we will train you. You might lead student tours, greet visitors or school groups at the door, host at our First Friday events, staff the visitor services desks or box office, or tell families about all the things to do at our family festivals. And, if you are bilingual, you may help in other ways.
Ways to Volunteer
Docents Currently not Recruiting
museum tour guides who work mostly with student groups
greet visitors at entrances, answer visitor questions at the Visitor Information Desk, check bags and coats, or work in the box office
assist customers in selecting merchandise and provide information about the museum and Baltimore
Family Festival & Community Event Volunteers
Volunteer as a greeter for family festivals and community events at the Walters Art Museum.
Other Opportunities : Currently not recruiting
Greet and assist guests attending our free First Friday evening events or other events. From time to time temporary and other short term opportunities arise and they will be listed here
Volunteer Benefits
- Learn about art and the extensive Walters collection
- Unlimited access to special exhibitions
- Use of the museum’s library
- Meet visitors from your hometown and all over the world
- Free lectures including Art History 101
- Exposure to the workings of an engaging art museum
- Work with others with similar interests
- Invitations to social events and opportunities at membership rates
- Museum store and café discounts
- Discounted parking
- Satisfaction from giving back to the community and helping to maintain FREE access to art
Museum Volunteer Guidelines
All volunteers will be expected to:
- Make minimum commitments of time, usually one year
- Be reliable in attendance and punctuality
- Abide by museum policies
- Attend training required for your volunteer position
- Attend continuing education programs to enhance your knowledge
- Collaborate with staff and other volunteers, accepting supervision and evaluation of your volunteer work
Application Process
Fill out our online application. If you meet the volunteer job requirements but cannot apply on line, please contact the individual listed on the job description. Most positions require computer skills and access to a computer for correspondence and keeping current for your position.
Do not complete the application if you are interested in volunteering to fulfill community service hours as we do not offer this program. If you are looking for occasional, short-term, holiday, or summer assignments, these opportunities are very limited.
Applications are accepted at all times and will remain on file for up to six months. Volunteer applicants will be contacted for an interview when a position opens that matches their ability, skills and interests.