Volunteers and Docents

FAM is seeking volunteers for our Grand Opening events on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2021. Volunteer shifts will likely take place in three to four hour periods. We have a variety of opportunities, the most urgent of which is assisting with parking at our offsite location, assisting visitors with directions, driving golf cars and more. 

This opportunity is open to volunteers 16 and older and youth ages 13 to 15 who are accompanied by an adult who has also submitted a volunteer application. All youth volunteers must have a parent or guardian complete this form. 

Be where the action is! FAM seeks experienced office administrators to provide support to the leadership team’s day-to-day tasks as we open our new museum and debut programming. We are also seeking volunteers to assist with meetings and conference room rentals.

First Americans Museum docents will be an essential part of FAM Learning and Community Engagement initiatives, providing tours to adults, youth and children through walk-in tours, scheduled guided tours for groups, as well as school tours for students in grades K-12. Docents will be the face of FAM, connecting visitors to the museum’s architecture, exhibitions and programs through knowledge sharing, friendly conversation and facilitation skills. Learn more about the docent program here.  

Docent recruitment takes place on an annual basis as each class of prospective docents undergo about six months of group training. Applications are due by Sunday, July 11, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. This opportunity is for adults 21 and older.

Engagement volunteers (eTeam) facilitate key learning opportunities for visitors in FAM galleries and classrooms, and during standard operating hours and at public events and festivals. eTeam members work primarily on weekend afternoons, facilitating hands-on activities, leading gallery games and more for visitors of all ages. eTeam members will also help FAM understand our visitors through audience research. These volunteers will be trained to perform interviews and other forms of data collection.

Please note that eTeam members do not give tours. This role is ideal for individuals interested in audience engagement but who are not able to commit to the training and scheduling expectations of the docent program. eTeam volunteers are asked to make at least a one-year commitment to FAM. This opportunity is for adults 18 and older.

Hospitality volunteers assist with FAM concerts, exhibition openings receptions, programs and performances. In this role, you will greet and welcome visitors, set up and decorate reception areas, serve food and beverages, and participate in clean up.

This opportunity is open to volunteers 16 and older. All youth volunteers must have a parent or guardian complete this form. 

Have retail experience? You may be a perfect fit for FAMstore! Museum store volunteers assist in aspects of retail operation. Duties include customer service, store merchandising, cleaning, receiving and pricing new merchandise under the direction of the store manager. FAM Store volunteers will also educate customers about the Native-made works of art and items for sale. Adults 18 and older may volunteer in this role.

These volunteers answer visitor questions, give directions, and provide information about the programs, events, and activities of FAM. Some volunteers may assist with selling tickets to individual visitors or small groups using our point-of-sale system. 

This opportunity is open to volunteers 16 and older. All youth volunteers must have a parent or guardian complete this form. 

If you are a member of an organization such as United Way, a religious congregation or corporate group that would like to volunteer together, please email adriennelh@famok.org.