Opportunities

Become a Support Volunteer

Our Support Volunteers are integral to the day-to-day operations of the Capital Jewish Museum and may be asked to assist with any of the roles described below.

OVERVIEW 

Visitor Services 

  • Welcome visitors to the museum 
  • Provide wayfinding information 
  • Direct visitors to special programs and events 
  • Share information about ongoing and upcoming programs, resources, and exhibitions 

Special Events and Public Programs 

  • Assist with setup and takedown for programs and events 
  • Check in program attendees 
  • Provide direction for attendees throughout an event 

Office and Collections Support 

  • Support various office tasks such as filing or assisting with mailings 
  • Digitize records and collections

IF YOU EXCEL AT AND ENJOY 

  • Fulfilling a variety of roles and being flexible 
  • Pivoting from task to task 
  • Having new and different experiences 
  • Interacting with diverse audiences

IF YOU HAVE  

  • An interest in working in a museum environment 
  • A desire to meet new people 
  • Strong communication skills
     

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO  

  • Commit to at least two four-hour shifts a month (with weekend availability) 
  • Handle frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting (15 pounds or less)

Then please apply to be a Support Volunteer (must be 18 years or older, are subject to a background check, and able to commit to one year of service).  


APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW 

Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with CJM staff. 

Submit an Application

 

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 2 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). 

 

TRAINING AND EVALUATION 

  • 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 – at the completion of their training and 3 months into their service.  
  • In addition, all volunteers undergo a formal review annually. 
  • The probationary evaluations and annual review determine a volunteer’s eligibility to continue with the Capital Jewish Museum