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Engage with your community by becoming a docent or volunteer at the Skirball Cultural Center! We are guided by the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger and inspired by American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. Join an organization that invites the public to explore aspects of Jewish culture and values through engaging exhibitions and programs.
Learn more about our mission and values.
The Perks:
Skirball docents and volunteers enjoy adult education classes relevant to Museum exhibitions and Jewish values. They meet with our Museum curators for the inside scoop on upcoming exhibitions. Make new friends and enjoy appreciation gatherings and events.
Qualifications:
DOCENTS
Skirball Docents volunteer their time to educate visitors about the objects and themes explored in our exhibitions. We provide extensive training on Museum content, inclusive teaching strategies, and visitor-centered teaching pedagogy.
The ideal candidate will be open to new educational programs and techniques, and have an interest in civil rights, immigration, and Jewish culture.
The candidate must also fulfill the following requirements and responsibilities:
- (For school tours) Commit to a minimum of four weekday morning school tours per month.
- (For public tours) Commit to a minimum of eight public tours annually.
- Commit to attend all relevant docent and tour training.
- Be actively engaged for one to three hours of gallery touring.
- Be able to facilitate inclusive conversations and inspire curiosity through storytelling and asking questions.
- Participate in set-up and clean-up of materials as needed.
- Attend class meetings regularly.
- Delight in working with visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
- Be flexible and collaborative with other educators.
- Bilingual capabilities are a plus!
- Be an active Skirball Member.
Apply to become a docent by filling out this form!
If you have any questions about the docent program, please email us at docents@skirball.org.
“Becoming a docent at the Skirball Cultural Center has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. The Skirball is a truly unique place, one whose values reverberate through the ages.”—Fran Kubrin
VOLUNTEERS
Skirball Volunteers are the welcoming face of the Skirball. They help visitors navigate their way around the campus and answer common questions about the institution. Volunteers help out with concerts, festivals, events, and daily operations.
The ideal candidate will create an inclusive and welcoming environment, have excellent customer service skills, be a team player, and be able to move around the campus as needed.
The candidate must also fulfill the following requirements and responsibilities:
- Commit to a minimum of eight to ten volunteer shifts annually.
- Be actively engaged for three to four hours per volunteer shift.
- Be trained by Skirball employees in relevant departments for specific volunteer posts.
- Attend class meetings regularly.
- Delight in working with visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
- Be flexible and cooperative with Skirball employees.
- Bilingual capabilities are a plus!
- Be an active Skirball Member.
Apply to become a volunteer by filling out this form!
If you have any questions about the volunteer program, please email us at volunteer@skirball.org.