Service Committees
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We will not be accepting applications for Learning and Interpretation Volunteers (Docents, Speakers Bureau, Art to the Schools) for the 2009/2010 training year. Please check back for updates regarding future opportunities in Learning and Interpretation.
GALLERY INFORMATION
Become the friendly face of the DIA as you welcome and assist visitors at the information desks and in the galleries. Gallery Information volunteers give directions, answer general questions about the museum¹s collection, provide news about museum activities, and assist visitors.
Training
Desk duty training
Use of reference resources
On-the-job training
Requirements
Volunteer orientation
Interview by Staff Advisor and/or Chairman
Training seminar
On-the-job training
Commitment
One half-day per week
Committee meetings as scheduled
Collection tours and enrichments as scheduled
Minimum 50 hours per year for active status
GALLERY SERVICE
Surround yourself with art and help visitors at the same time. Gallery Service volunteers maintain a presence in the galleries and serve as hosts, greeting and assisting visitors in their assigned areas.
Training
2-hour classroom training
On-the-job training
Requirements
Volunteer orientation
Application
Interview by Staff Advisor and Chairman
Commitment
Four hours one day per month, minimum
One committee meeting every other month
Minimum 50 hours service per year for active status
MUSEUM DOCENTS
Become a docent and guide visitors of all ages on tours of the museum's extraordinary permanent collection. Museum docents tour students in grades 3-12, Tuesday through Friday, and adults daily during the DIA's open hours including Friday nights.
Training
10-month training program, September-June (2 days per week)
Survey of World Art
Techniques development
Practice of learned skills
Additional mandatory trainings in subsequent years
Requirements
Volunteer orientation
Apply with the DIA's Education Department
Interview
Staff approval upon completion of training
Commitment
Three years preferred
Must be available for school tours
Minimum 20 tours per year
Monthly meeting
Minimum 50 hours service per year
MUSEUM SHOP
If you like art and you like shopping, this is the place for you. The museum shop gives visitors the chance to take home a memory of their museum visit and earns important revenue for museum operations. Volunteers assist staff in restocking and in helping visitors to select purchases from a variety of merchandise including books, posters, jewelry, and art-related gift items.
Training
On-the-job training in sales and shop operation
Requirements
Volunteer orientation
Application
Training seminar
Interview by Staff Advisor and Chairman
Commitment
Attend committee meetings
3-4 hour shift once per month
Minimum 50 hours service per year
STAFF AIDES
If you ever wondered how one of the best museums in the country is run, become a staff aide and find out. Staff aides assist both the museum and Volunteer Committee in everything from stuffing envelopes to a specialized placement in a museum department. The tasks are varied and interesting. While business skills are valued, they are not essential. Training is available.
Training
On the job training in the various areas in which Staff Aides serve
Requirements
Volunteer orientation
Profile sheet
Interview by Staff Advisor and/or Chairman
Willingness to work when and where assigned
Commitment
Committee meetings as needed
Minimum 50 hours service per year
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