Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for a meaningful and rewarding way to make new friends and help the Museum at the same time? Become a Dallas Museum of Art volunteer! Get involved today!
Center for Creative Connections
Go van Gogh®
Docent Program
Center for Creative Connections
The Center for Creative Connections (C3) is an experimental, dynamic learning environment that provides interactive encounters with works of art and artists. C3 volunteers act as hosts and welcome visitors, answer their questions, and personalize their Museum experience by providing information on the Museum's collection, programs, and activities. In addition, volunteers manage the C3 space by organizing and maintaining the C3 area, enforcing good Museum behavior, observing visitor flow, and prepping program and activity supplies. Volunteers also lead activities in the galleries and assist with special events such as Late Nights.
We are currently accepting applications for the C3 volunteer program. Volunteers attend mandatory trainings at the Museum beginning in June. Three-hour volunteer shifts are available Tuesday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and selected Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. To request an application, contact Rhiannon Martin at rmartin@DMA.org or 214-922-1331. Volunteer applications are due Friday, May 31.
Go van Gogh®
Go van Gogh® summer outreach volunteers lead experiences in Dallas Public Libraries for children ages 5-12. Programs are one hour in length and include interactive conversations about artworks and opportunities for art-making. Interested volunteers must attend three training sessions on Friday mornings in late May and early June. Volunteers are asked to commit to presenting two outreach programs a month during June, July, and August.
Go van Gogh® school volunteers lead experiences in Dallas elementary classrooms that encourage students to look closely at works of art in the Museum's collection and make a creative expression. Mandatory training sessions take place from September through February. In addition, volunteers are asked to commit to presenting programs two mornings a month during the school year.
We are currently accepting applications for Go van Gogh® summer outreach volunteers. If you have questions about the Go van Gogh® program, contact Amy Copeland at acopeland@DMA.org or 214-922-1231. To request an application, contact Rhiannon Martin at rmartin@DMA.org or 214-922-1331. Go van Gogh® summer outreach volunteer applications are due Friday, May 10.
Docent Program
The desire to communicate the power of art to others is the main requirement to become a docent. After completing a yearlong training program consisting of lectures, gallery talks, and workshops led by Museum staff and outside experts, docents conduct weekly tours for groups of visitors ranging from elementary school students to adult visitors.
We are now accepting applications for the docent program for the 2013-2014 school year. If you have questions about the docent program, or to request an application, contact Shannon Karol at skarol@DMA.org or 214-922-1842.