Volunteer/Job Opportunities

The Arab American National Museum is seeking volunteers in various departments who will play an integral role in the daily operations and success of the AANM.  Please find descriptions of volunteer opportunities and expectations below. 

Please refer to ACCESS' Career Opportunities page for information on applying for any of these positions. Those seeking volunteer positions may view all our available volunteer opportunities at volunteermatch.com.

Museum Store Volunteer:
The Arab American National Museum Store is looking for friendly, energetic volunteers to assist in the museum store.  Responsibilities include:

• Working with guests 
• Restocking merchandise
• Handling cash and credit card transactions 

Retail experience preferred.  Mature adults are encouraged to apply.

Collections and Curatorial Volunteer:

• Entering data
• Digital photography of artifacts
• Donor correspondence
• Manning exhibit openings
• Helping with evaluation efforts to track our visitor experience (e.g. interviewing guests and conducting surveys)

Events Volunteer:

• Circulating and distributing flyers for events put on by the AANM or its affiliates
• Placing phone calls to patrons of the AANM as well as artists that will participate in events
• Help in staffing tables and booths at local events outside the museum
• Staffing events that are being held at the Arab American National Museum

Library & Resource Center Volunteer:

• Helping library users by answering questions about library services and resources
• Assisting library staff in retrieving books and archival files
• Assisting library staff in monitoring the use of resource materials and re-shelving them after use

Volunteer Docent:

• Conducting guided educational tours for adults and students of all ages
• Welcoming visitors and answering questions regarding the different galleries in the Museum
• Providing information about the history and culture of the Arab world as well as Arab Americans and their presence in the United States during tours
• Assisting the Education Department by preparing workshop packets, setting up the workshop space, and distributing educational materials in these sessions

Membership Volunteer:

• Entering membership data
• Preparing membership packets
• Setting up and manning membership table at AANM or affiliate events
• Greeting AANM visitors and explaining the benefits of membership
• Assisting with Members' Only events