Volunteer

CJM volunteers working at the Capital Jewish Food Festival, October 2023. Photo: Chris Ferenzi Photography

The Capital Jewish Museum engages volunteers to support operations and visitor engagement.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Capital Jewish Museum. We will resume accepting applications this summer.

Activation Squad

Activation Volunteers support the Capital Jewish Museum’s opening, its exhibitions, programs, and Community Action Lab.

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, the Museum’s hands-on maker and action space for children, families, and adults focused on experimental and experiential learning and engagement.

Support Volunteer

In support of the new Capital Jewish Museum, general volunteers provide support throughout the Museum. Roles may include assisting with visitor services, special events and programs, digitizing collections, and more.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Capital Jewish Museum. We will resume accepting applications this summer.

Volunteer Application

Please note all volunteers must be 18 years or older, able to commit to at least one year of service, are required to pass a background check and show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Contact Details

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

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Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

I certify that I am 18 years or oder (you must be 18 years or older to volunteer with the Capital Jewish Museum(Required)

Yes

Which Volunteer role are you applying for?(Required)

Activation Squad

Support Volunteer

Have you previously volunteered or worked with the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington and/or the Capital Jewish Museum? If yes, in what capacity?(Required)

Please describe prior volunteer experience(s), including organization name, years of service, and volunteer role and responsibilities.(Required)

Why are you interested in volunteering with the Capital Jewish Museum?(Required)

What do you believe is the value of museums?(Required)

Please share a positive museum experience.(Required)

Please share a museum experience that was disappointing.(Required)

Do you speak and/or write any languages other than English? If so, what language(s) and level of fluency?(Required)

Please list any special skills, hobbies, experiences, trainings, etc., that you believe could be relevant to volunteering at the Capital Jewish Museum. his may include a love of DC history, educational background, work experience, facilitation training, DEAI training, etc.(Required)

Is there anything else that you think we should know about you?

How did you hear about the Capital Jewish Museum’s Volunteer Program?(Required)

Friend/Family

Capital Jewish Museum Promotions [enews, website, social media]

Cultural Organization

School/College/University

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