We'd dearest to accept you aboard!

New volunteer recruitment is currently suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to visit this folio for future updates. Thank you for your involvement and nosotros look forward to welcoming y'all in the near future.

It's a wonderful chance to get an fine art aficionado, meet new and interesting friends, and experience the excitement of beingness function of i of the greatest art museums in the Us.

The DIA'southward Volunteer Council is a grouping of more than than 600 individuals who donate their time to provide a smashing feel for museum visitors, and to extend the DIA'south presence beyond our walls. The Volunteer Council consists of six different committees which include Gallery Service, Gallery Information, Museum Store, DFT Ushers, Staff Aides, and Interpretive Programs Volunteers (IPV).

Volunteers serve in a variety of roles within the museum such as assisting visitors in the galleries, staffing information desks, ushering in the Detroit Motion picture Theatre, supporting staff in the Museum Shop and other departments, providing museum tours, and representing the DIA in the community.

At that place are ii application periods for volunteers interested in committees other than Interpretive Programs:

January 1 - March 31 and August 1 - October 31

Our online application will just exist accustomed and available during these open awarding periods. Requirements for volunteers include willingness to provide excellent service to DIA patrons, enthusiasm, and love of art. An active DIA membership at whatsoever level is besides required. Volunteering is open to anyone 18 and older.  Submission of an application does non guarantee a volunteer position.

Flexible schedules are available on weekdays, weekends, and Friday evenings.Our greatest need is for volunteers willing to assist on Tuesdays, Friday nights and weekends. To acquire more, contact the Volunteer Services Department at 313-494-5221 Tuesday – Sunday or email diavol@dia.org.

Available opportunities past committee:

Gallery Data

Become the friendly face of the DIA every bit you welcome and assist visitors at the information desks. Gallery Information volunteers give directions, reply full general questions virtually the museum's collections, provide news about museum activities, and assist visitors.

Requirements

  • Attendance at Volunteer Welcome Seminar following acceptance of application
  • Two hour training session plus on the job grooming
  • Ability or willingness to piece of work with a estimator
  • One 3 ½ – 4 hour shift per calendar month
  • Committee meetings every bit scheduled
  • Almanac committee dues

Gallery Service

Surround yourself with fine art and help visitors at the same time. Gallery Service volunteers maintain a presence in the galleries and serve as hosts, greeting and assisting visitors in their assigned areas. Gallery Service volunteers do non lecture about the museum's collection.

Requirements

  • Attendance at Volunteer Welcome Seminar post-obit acceptance of application
  • Two hr preparation plus on the job grooming
  • Ability to broadcast throughout galleries for three-three ½ hours
  • One three ½ – 4 hour shift per month
  • Committee meetings as scheduled
  • Annual committee dues

DFT Ushers

We welcome and assist patrons in the DIA auditorium, give directions, respond questions, and seat patrons. The Detroit Film Theatre operates on Friday, Sabbatum and Sunday. Most of the shows are in the evening. Volunteers may besides be asked to assist for other special programs in the auditorium. Help is particularly needed for the late shows and both shows on Saturdays.

Requirements

  • Attendance at Volunteer Welcome Seminar post-obit acceptance of application
  • One hour training plus on the chore training
  • Ability to be on your feet for 1 hour prior to the start of the performance
  • Dress lawmaking of black pants/skirt and a white or light colored shirt
  • One show per month
  • Annual committee dues

Interpretive Programs Volunteer

Interpretive Programs Volunteers (IPVs) provide learner-centered tours to DIA visitors in the museum and outreach programming in the customs.

The application for the 2019-2020 class is at present closed. Please consider volunteer opportunities with the DFT Conductor, Gallery Data, or Gallery Service committees.

Requirements

  • Application and interview with IPV committee leadership
  • Average of two Saturday trainings per calendar month from September 2019 through June 2020
  • Power or willingness to work with a reckoner
  • Upon completion of training, 50 hours and 20 tours per yr
  • Committee meetings as scheduled DIA Membership and annual IPV committee dues

Museum Shop

Museum Store volunteers provide support to staff in the DIA Retail Operations and assist visitors in the DIA Museum Shop and special exhibition outpost shops.

Requirements

  • Omnipresence at Volunteer Welcome Seminar post-obit acceptance of the application
  • Three hour training plus on the chore grooming
  • Potent customer service skills
  • One 3 ½ – 4 hour shift per calendar month
  • Committee meetings equally scheduled
  • Almanac committee dues

Staff Aides

Staff Aides volunteers provide behind-the-scenes support to staff in the DIA offices and assistance with special projects and mailings. Currently, the committee is non accepting new applicants. Delight consider joining i of our other DIA volunteer committees, including Detroit Pic Theatre Ushers, Gallery Information, and Gallery Service.