The gallery is temporarily closed for installation from August 10 to 29. We will re-open for regular hours on August 30.

Volunteer

The West Vancouver Art Museum is seeking volunteers to assist in daily operations and special events. We have the following volunteer roles:

Gallery Attendant
Gallery Attendants sit at the front desk and fulfill a variety of tasks, including greeting visitors, recording visitor numbers, answering questions about the art museum and the exhibitions, and selling items from our shop. Regular shifts are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. OR 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This position is for ages 19 years or above. We ask that each volunteer commit to one 3-hour weekly shift for at least three months. 

Education Programs Assistant
If you enjoy helping children with craft and art projects, this volunteer position is for you! Education Program Assistants help with delivering fun and creative educational programs at the Art Museum and at schools. Our programs are in session seasonally. This is not a weekly commitment, but rather a casual position as needed throughout the year. This position is for high school students aged 15 to 18.  

Special Events Volunteer
Special Events Volunteers help with exhibition opening receptions and special events, including our annual West Coast Modern Home Tour. This is not a weekly commitment, but rather a casual position as needed throughout the year.

Volunteer Benefits
The West Vancouver Art Museum relies on the assistance of enthusiastic and committed volunteers. We want you to know how much your time here means to us so we have developed a volunteer recognition package:

  • 10% off items in the gift shop
  • volunteer appreciation, celebration and recognition
  • reference letters provided upon request after three months of service

Qualifications

  • able to commit to volunteering for three hours per week for at least three months
  • good communication skills
  • attentive to details
  • dependable and approachable
  • willing to learn
  • self-confident and outgoing in nature
  • works well as part of a team
  • genuine interest and enjoyment of art and working with the general public

Application Procedures

We recruit all volunteers through the District of West Vancouver Volunteer Services. New volunteers will attend an orientation at the West Vancouver Community Centre and receive an on-site training at the West Vancouver Art Museum. Required by the District of West Vancouver, prospective volunteers will need to complete a Police Information Check as well as a Vulnerable Sector Check as part of the onboarding process. This can be obtained by making an appointment at a local police department. 

Learn More

For more information and details about current opportunities, please contact:

Clara Lam, Assistant Curator at [email protected]