Volunteers

The Walters Art Museum relies on the dedication and commitment of volunteers who support the mission of the museum. As a Walters volunteer, you can contribute 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.

 

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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.

Want to engage more deeply with visitors of the Walters?

Explore

In this role, you’ll activate an interactive station that connects visitors with artists, cultural themes, and materials.

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.

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 not required!).

What else do I need to know?

Walters volunteers must…

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Pass a background check.
  • Commit to 6 months of service, with a minimum of 4 volunteer hours per month.
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VOLUNTEER

Join our team of passionate volunteers. Several types of volunteer opportunities are available.

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