Volunteer
The Walters Art Museum relies on the dedication and commitment of volunteers who support the mission of the museum. When you volunteer, you become a Partner of the Walters.
Volunteering at the Walters
As a Walters volunteer, you can contribute the gift of your time and skills to create a place where people of every background can be touched by art. We are looking for dynamic and engaging individuals to join our team of passionate volunteers. Several types of volunteer opportunities are available. Read below to discover which one best fits your interests and volunteer goals.
What can you do as a volunteer at the Walters?
Welcome
In this role, you’ll welcome visitors to the museum and serve as a supportive resource throughout their visit.
You may enjoy this role if…
- You like to engage with and talk to people.
- You want visitors to feel excited about and connected to the Walters.
- You have a customer service mindset.
Explore
In this role, you’ll activate a Discovery Station that connects Pre-K–12 students with art-making techniques, cultural themes, and materials. We are seeking more volunteers interested in this role.
You may enjoy this role if…
- You like hands-on activities and art making.
- You prefer to stand or sit in one place.
- You enjoy working with visitors of all ages, including families, school groups, and adults.
Host
In this role, you’ll spark curiosity and fun in the galleries through different modes of conversation and facilitation.
You will enjoy this role if…
- You can hold different levels of conversation with ease, from informal chats to deeper dialogues.
- You prefer to walk around the galleries as you work.
- You enjoy working with visitors of all ages, including families, school groups, and adults.
Evaluate
In this role, you’ll encourage visitors to share their feedback and comments.
You will enjoy this role if…
- You value feedback and evaluation data.
- You are comfortable approaching visitors for interviews, surveys, or collecting standardized observations.
- You have experience or knowledge of data collection and research methods (but this is not required!).
Represent
In this role, you’ll support off-site community engagement events and share what the Walters has to offer with the broader Baltimore community.
You will enjoy this role if…
- You are a community builder.
- You like attending festivals or tabling at events.
- You want to engage people through art-making activities.
Create
In this role, you’ll support on-site art making programs and events.
You will enjoy this role if…
- You like making or helping others make art.
- You like attending programs and events.
- You want to engage people through art-making activities.
What else do I need to know?
Walters volunteers must…
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Pass a background check.
- Commit to six months of service, with a minimum of four volunteer hours per month.
To thank you for your volunteer service, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- A 20% discount on all products in the Museum Store.
- A 10% discount on all food and beverages served in the Walters Cafe.
- Monthly opportunities to connect with curators, conservators, and fellow volunteers.
- An invitation to our annual Volunteer Appreciation celebration.
“I truly enjoyed my many years as a volunteer, which were amazingly informative.”