Volunteer with the Capital Jewish Museum
The Capital Jewish Museum is seeking volunteers to fulfill the following roles:
Activation Squad
In support of the opening of the new Capital Jewish Museum, its exhibitions, programs, and Community Action Lab, we are recruiting volunteers to facilitate meaningful museum experiences for visitors. Activation Volunteers will work independently for short, visitor-driven interactions with content, themes, and exhibition interactives in the museum galleries. They will also work in Community Action Lab, a hands-on maker and action space for children, families, and adults focused on experimental and experiential learning and engagement. If you are outgoing, enjoy interacting with visitors, and are excited to learn and facilitate new experiences, we invite you to apply.
Support Volunteer
In support of the new Capital Jewish Museum, we are recruiting general volunteers to provide support throughout the Museum. Roles may include assisting with visitor services, special events and programs, digitizing collections, and more. If you are energetic, enjoy interacting with people, and are excited about the new Capital Jewish Museum, we invite you to apply.
ELIGIBILITY
- All volunteer applicants must be 18 years or older.
- All volunteers are required to pass a background check and show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
- All volunteers must be able to attend training sessions from March – May 2023.
- All volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of two 4-hour shifts per month (with weekend availability).
- All volunteers must be able to commit to at least one year of service (June 2023 – June 2024).
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW
Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with CJM staff.
TRAINING AND EVALUATION
- Prospective Activation Squad Volunteers are required to attend up to 24 hours of training sessions from March – May 2023.
- Prospective Support Volunteers are required to attend up to 16 hours of training sessions from March – May 2023.
- All volunteers are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
- During this period volunteers undergo two formal evaluations – at the completion of their training and 3 months into their service.
- In addition, all volunteers undergo an annual formal review.
- The probationary evaluations and annual review determine a volunteer’s eligibility to continue with the Capital Jewish Museum
The Capital Jewish Museum is excited to offer two volunteer tracks: Student/Emerging Professionals and Adult
Our student/emerging professionals volunteer track is intentionally designed to provide museum training and experience, professional development opportunities, and community connections for volunteers ages 18 and older.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
Please note eligibility for some benefits are contingent upon the completion of the 3-month training process.
Student/Emerging Professionals Track
- Networking and professional development opportunities
- Staff shadow opportunities
- Behind the scenes access to events and exhibits
- Training enrichment workshops
- Invitation to Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
- Annual Volunteer Outing
- Complimentary CJM Individual Membership
- Complimentary admission to certain programs
- Swag
Adult Track
- Training Enrichment Workshops
- Invitation to Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
- Annual Volunteer Outing
- Complimentary CJM Individual Membership
- Complimentary admission to certain programs
- Swag
Image: CJM volunteers working at the Capital Jewish Food Festival, October 2023. Photo: Chris Ferenzi Photography