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Give the Gift of your Time & Receive a Gift from Us…
A Free Dual Museum Membership.

As a special thank you for being a Visitor Services/Shop Volunteer receive a Free Dual Membership. If you are already a member, you can receive a gift membership for a friend.

To receive your membership you only have to volunteer 5 weekend shifts in the gift shop (17.5 hrs) or 10 Weekday shifts (35 hrs.)
(click here for Membership benefits)

We are delighted that you are considering volunteering at the Museum. We need inspired, passionate people to help create a memorable visitor experience.

Become a Museum Visitor Services/Shop Volunteer and get the satisfaction of being a vital part of your community and helping your local art museum. No prior experience is required but volunteers should be comfortable handling money and enjoy working with the public. Training is provided. We ask for a commitment of at least 2 days per month, which may be split into half-days.

Additional Perks Just For Our Volunteers:
A curator-led tour Museum tour at the start of each exhibit
20% discount in the Museum store
Special volunteer parties
Free entrance to some of our lectures and special events

Other opportunities exist for serving on different committees, working on special projects and events, exhibit installations and providing administrative support. For more information about on-site volunteer opportunities, requirements and training, contact Kristen Calvert at kristen@sjquiltmuseum.org or call 408.971.0323 x14.

Become a Volunteer Docent:
Docents in our Educational Outreach program need no prior experience but should be comfortable presenting to children in the classroom, and be able to provide their own transportation to school sites. We ask a minimum commitment of at least one day per month (usually 3 class visits). For more information about becoming an Educational Outreach volunteer, contact Sylvia Carroll at 408.293.3787.

Canadian researchers found that volunteering can improve self- esteem, reduce heart rates and blood pressure, increase endorphin production, enhance immune systems, buffer the impact of stress, and combat social isolation. So what are you waiting for?