Seattle Art Museum: Volunteer Positions

Position Descriptions

The following volunteer positions may be available:

Family Art Activities

Help engage families in hands-on art activities and family-oriented programming at First Free Saturdays, Family Affair, and Family Fun. Assist education staff with set-up, greeting, clean-up, demonstration and use of materials.

Requirements:

Experience working with children preferred
Excellent communication skills
Interest or knowledge of art education
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all ages

Monthly shifts:

Saturday
9:30 am–12:30 pm
At SAM (2nd Sat), SAAM (1st Sat), or OSP (3rd Sat)

Greeters

Greet and welcome museum visitors at one of our entrance doors, answer general questions and direct visitors to ticketing, coat check, galleries, SAM SHOP and SAM TASTE.

Requirements:

Ability to stand comfortably for 4 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public in a positive, professional manner
Attend required training sessions (provided by museum)

Minimum Commitment:

Two shifts per month for six months. Available shifts: Sat. or Sun. 11 am–3 pm

Olympic Sculpture Park Ambassadors

Greet and welcome Olympic Sculpture Park visitors, answer questions and provide information about park programs and attractions.

Requirements:

Ability to move over varied outdoor terrain for 2–3 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public in a positive, professional manner
Attend required training sessions (provided by museum)

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month for six months; weekly shifts preferred

Park Stewards

Work with Olympic Sculpture Park Gardener to support and maintain precinct plantings, assist with beach clean-up, and encourage positive visitor interaction in a park environment.

Requirements:

Ability to move over varied outdoor terrain for 2–3 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public, staff and volunteers in a positive, professional manner
Interest in gardening, ecology and natural environment desired

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month for six months

SAMbassadors

Greet and welcome museum visitors, answer questions and provide information about the new museum building, programs and activities.

Requirements:

Ability to stand and/or walk comfortably for 2–3 hours
Enjoy interacting with the public in a positive, professional manner
Attend required training sessions (provided by museum)

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month for six months; weekly shifts preferred

Tea Ceremony Volunteers

Assist SAM's Adult Public Programs Department in hosting tea ceremonies at the Japanese Teahouse on the Third Floor at SAM Downtown.

Volunteer shifts available

Second Tuesday of each month, 10 am–12:30 pm or Third Sunday of each month, 1:30 pm–4 pm

Tasks include

Finding and moving chairs from SAM's Third Floor Galleries to the Tea Ceremony Gallery
Checking audience names off a will-call list
Inviting gallery visitors to attend the ceremony when seats are available
Staying for the duration of the ceremony to ensure that the program runs smoothly
Returning chairs to their places in the Third Floor Galleries

Requirements

Enjoy interacting with the public, staff and visitors in a positive, professional manner
Ability to move chairs and stand comfortably during shift

Minimum commitment

One shift per month for six months

Visitor Services

Ensure that all visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience. Greet and interact with guests, check coats and belongings and assist museum visitors.

Requirements:

Warm, professional public presence and customer service orientation
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, volunteers and visitors
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to ten pounds.

Training provided.

Minimum Commitment
Two shifts per month: 10:00 am–1:30 pm or 1:30–5:00 pm Tuesday–Sunday; 5:30–9:00 pm Thursday–Friday, at SAM

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