Become a volunteer

There are many opportunities to volunteer at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. For information about the volunteer opportunities listed here, please call Debbie Swartz at 734.647.0522, or email: dgswartz@umich.edu. Thank you.

Artscapade: Volunteer to be a part of the most art-filled Welcome Week party on campus—Artscapade! This annual event introduces first-year UM students to the Museum of Art and the lively arts scene at the University. More than 3,000 students attend this lively outdoor event, which features live performances, music, art projects, and prizes. Artscapade 2007 will take place Thursday, August 30, 8-11 pm at Regents Plaza. Volunteer at Artscapade!

Docents: Join UMMA’s award-winning docents. These highly trained volunteers offer tours of the Museum to drop-in visitors and school groups. A year of training and a three-year commitment are required. The next docent training class is planned for the fall of 2008. If you are interested in becoming a docent, please forward your contact information to Debbie Swartz or call 734.647.0522, and you will be contacted when the interview process begins in the spring of 2008.

Friends Committees: Get involved in the Friends of the Museum of Art, the Museum’s membership organization. Become a member and serve on one of the many Friends committees that support the Museum's work in the community.

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