Join the Zeum volunteer team! As a volunteer, you’ll go behind the scenes of San Francisco’s innovative arts & technology museum to assist the Zeum staff in various departments. Remember, you don't have to be an expert in art and technology; we bring on volunteers with different backgrounds and skill levels!
Zeum's volunteer positions vary depending on current exhibitions and programs. You can always start out in one position and change when appropriate. All volunteer positions are unpaid and we only accept volunteers who are age 14 and older and interns who are age 18 and older.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Internships
Want to work alongside innovative and passionate museum professionals as you develop programs, interact with visitors, and learn about the operations a one-of-a-kind arts and technology museum? Zeum interns work with department staff to ensure an experience is aligned with the intern's academic/professional goals as well as Zeum's mission to foster creativity and innovation in young people of all backgrounds, communities and learning styles.
Current Opportunities
NOTE: Most interns are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in fine arts, education, museum studies, finance, marketing, arts administration, fundraising, or a similar field. All interns must be 18+ years old and be willing to undergo a thorough background check, including fingerprinting for criminal history. All internships require a minimum of 8 hrs per week, with a 3 month commitment, and positions are unpaid. College credit can be received when applicable.
School Field Trips Volunteer
Partner with a Zeum Educator to help deliver an amazing field trip experience for school groups! We offer Clay Animation, News Broadcast, Music Video, and Video Blog field trips during the school year. Please visit www.zeum.org/education/index.html to get more information about each field trip. As a volunteer, you will assist the Zeum Educator in helping to prepare and facilitate the field trip as well as help teach kids the art, performance, technology, and music skills they will need to become the next generation of creative leaders and innovators.
Visitor Resource Volunteer
Learn the important "behind-the-scenes" workings of a museum and non-profit organization as a Visitor Resource Volunteer. You will take on administrative projects - some fun, some simple, but all invaluable! From greeting new visitors to spicing up a document, you will be the jack-of-all-trades!
NEW! Zeum needs greeters for 1-3 hour shifts during spring break (March 29 – April 2, 2010). Complete a 3 hour shift and qualify for 0.50 hours of Monday Monee. Use your Monday Monee towards creative time in one of our studios when the museum is closed to the public.
Exhibits and Technology Volunteer
Our interactive multimedia art and technology exhibits are what make Zeum so unique from other museums! Get ready to be part of a talented team and help with exhibit maintenance, installations, and tech support. You will also have opportunities to work on your own creative projects and ideas!
Visit http://www.zeum.org/exhibits/index.html
Hands-for-Zeum
Strapped for time? We also have short-term volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and families. "Hands-for-Zeum" is a flexible opportunity for people who cannot make an ongoing commitment but want to help in any way they can. Tasks include preparing supplies and helping with mailings and simple administrative needs. It is also a great opportunity for students to gain volunteer hours.
Review Process:
Please indicate in which volunteer position/s you are interested on your application. Then, after downloadind and printing the application submit it in one of three ways:
- Email your completed application to volunteer@zeum.org;
- Mail your completed application Zeum, 221 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; or
- Fax your completed application to 415.820.3330, ATTN: Volunteer Positions.
When we receive your completed application and there is a good match according to your talents, interests, and availability, we will call you to schedule a meeting.