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DOCENT TOURS - Weekdays and Saturdays (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM); 1-2 hour guided tour of exhibits for groups of all ages. During tours, BMoA Docents share information about the exhibitions on display as well as ask + answer questions and have discussions about the art on display with visitors. Docent training occurs the Friday immediately following the exhibit opening from 9:00-11:00AM. Add option for wanting to work with children, adults, or both.

GALLERY GUIDE - Gallery Guides are used during large events and free admission days. Gallery Guides not only help us protect the art on display but also are encouraged to interact with guests about the work on display. If you enjoy conversations about art and have a keen eye, and if you don’t mind being on your feet, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to help BMoA. It is also a great primer for those interested in becoming a BMoA Docent!

SPECIAL EVENTS - Professional appearance required. Volunteers must wear all black business attire. Year-round events, typically occurring on evenings, duties vary per event, may include greeting guests, food/drink service (must be over 21 years), etc.

CURATORIAL SUPPORT - Typically needed around exhibition openings. Help install/remove exhibits, vinyl ‘weeding’ and removal, art packaging, art intakes for special events, condition reporting, permanent collection care (research, organize), level paintings/works, cleaning/spackling walls.

CHILDREN'S ART CLASSES + WORKSHOPS - Seasonally, be an assistant select Saturdays of the year, and year-round outreach programs. Assist the Art Instructor by executing lessons, explaining steps to students, involves light to heavy art clean-up. Must wear appropriate clothing and have a positive attitude. Cell phone use is not permitted. Background check may be required.

OFFICE SUPPORT - Data input, BMoA Library upkeep, and more.

MAINTENANCE - Help maintain the cleanliness of the Museum from sharpening pencils and gardening to wiping down Museum walls, benches, tables and chairs, moving movable Museum walls, benches, tables and chairs

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NOTE: While we do our best to place every applicant, it is not always possible to find an opportunity that is fit for both the applicant and the Museum. If you have not heard back from our Volunteer Coordinator within one week, feel free to follow-up with Chelsea Geronimo at cgeronimo@bmoa.org to check the status of your application.