Volunteer at the Portland Art Museum
The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to serve the public by providing access to art of enduring quality, educating a diverse audience about art, and by collecting and preserving a wide range of art for the enrichment of present and future generations. If you are interested in helping the Museum achieve this mission by providing much needed volunteerism, the Museum would like to hear from you!
Volunteer Opportunities
Guest Services Volunteer
The primary responsibilities of exhibition volunteers include greeting and welcoming visitors to the Museum and providing them with friendly and helpful assistance as they enter and exit an exhibition. Volunteers may also be asked to distribute audio guides, check tickets, or operate the Museum’s coat check.
Shifts Currently Available:
Shift commitments are three hours a week, once a week.
Please contact Tony Villagran, volunteer coordinator, for current shift availability.
Rental Sales Gallery Volunteer Art Courier
Deliver and install artwork to local businesses and patron homes. Individual must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Ability to lift, load, and hang art up to 50 lbs.
Shifts Currently Available:
Please contact Tony Villagran, volunteer coordinator, for current shift availability.
Switchboard Volunteer
(Prior phone experience required)
- Field all incoming phone calls.
Answer general questions as appropriate.
Disseminate information about exhibitions, hours, rates, special events, etc.
Determine caller’s needs in order to transfer to appropriate department/staff.
Handle phone with up to six lines, including turning phone on and off at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Shifts Currently Available:
Please contact Tony Villagran, volunteer coordinator, for current shift availability.
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