Ways to Give

The Volunteer Program

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Phoenix Art Museum. Service volunteers provide vital support by greeting and assisting visitors from around the world, selling Museum memberships, providing support during special exhibitions and at various Museum events, helping children and families during special family programs or school tours, and assisting in the Museum offices. Their contribution of time and talent supports the Museum's mission and enriches the visitor's experience. No previous experience is required and training is provided. Many volunteer positions and shifts are opening up all of the time, and there always is something to fit everyone's interests.

Join the hundreds of volunteers who have fun and meet new people while giving back to the community. Be a Phoenix Art Museum volunteer! See current volunteer opportunities below.

How to apply:

There are only a very few requirements for volunteering at the Museum: a pleasant and professional presence, excellent communication and customer service skills, attendance at a volunteer orientation session, and for some positions, ability to stand for lengthy periods of time.

Simply download the application form (pdf), fill it out and return it. If you have questions, contact the Volunteer Office at (602) 307-2009 or by e-mail at volunteer@phxart.org.

Current volunteer opportunities

Special Exhibitions

During these special exhibitions, volunteers help with a variety of duties, including being in the galleries, assisting visitors, organizing school groups, answering questions, giving directions and taking tickets.

Shifts available: Morning, afternoon and evening shifts available Tuesdays through Sundays

Movies at the Museum

Welcome attendees and distribute information regarding future films and other Museum programs.
Shifts available: Sundays, 1:15 to 4:15pm

Teen Seen

Assist with activities developed for teenagers.
Shifts available: Tuesdays, 6 - 8pm, once a month

Family Fun Days

Assist staff and visitors with art-making activities and related performances.
Shifts available: Saturdays, or Sundays, 11:30am - 2:30pm, once or twice a month

Pencil Appreciation Days

Welcome visitors to sketch in the galleries and provide materials or assistance. Previous drawing experience or knowledge is not required.
Shifts available: Saturdays, 10am - 12 Noon, once a month

Administrative and Art Research Library Offices

Assist with light clerical duties such as answering phones, mailings, data entry, filing, etc.
Shifts available: Three to four hours, any day Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.