Become a Docent, Friend, or Intern at the Muscarelle!

Working with our community is an important part of the Muscarelle’s mission. In addition to Becoming a member, making a donation, and attending events and exhibitions, volunteering is a wonderful way to participate.

Docents

The Docents are dedicated to extending the mission of the Museum as an institution devoted to arts education in the community and throughout the region.

Through training and research, docents develop and present tours and other educational initiatives that lead to a better understanding of the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

For further information, please contact museum@wm.edu or call 757.221.2703.

Friends of the Muscarelle Museum of Art

The purpose of the Friends of the Muscarelle Museum of Art is to broaden the influence of the Museum throughout the community by supporting its activities and promoting its interests in ways determined by the Friends, with the approval of the Director.

For further information, please contact museum@wm.edu or call 757.221.2703.

Student Internships

Work directly with all of our professional staff, across departments, making valuable connections in the operations of an art museum and non-profit organization.

Minimum 5 hours a week, per semester. Hours can be filled with daily tasks, or special projects, depending on your interests and career goals.

For further information, please contact museum@wm.edu or 757.221.2717.

* All non-student volunteers must be members of the Museum.