Community Volunteer Opportunities at VMFA

Community volunteers at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts help to make our collections available to the public 365 days a year! From greeting and escorting visitors or assisting children in the Art Education Center to developing databases or dusting artwork, a variety of volunteer opportunities are available.

Volunteers are utilized seven days a week from before the museum opens to when it closes, making it convenient to find a schedule that accommodates any volunteer’s lifestyle. Some volunteer positions require an ongoing commitment, while others are one-time activities or on-call positions. 

With spring events and the upcoming Maharaja: The Splendors of India’s Great Kings exhibit, the VMFA needs additional volunteers to assist as greeters and coat checkers in the evenings and on weekends. Volunteers are also currently needed to assist with dusting in the galleries and garden maintenance in the sculpture gardens.

VMFA strives to place volunteer applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and interests into appropriate assignments and encourages intergenerational, family, and group volunteering. Students with community-service-hour requirements for school or service organizations may fulfill their commitment at the museum. Please note that, while the volunteer programs offer much flexibility, various circumstances such as position availability and suitability may prevent VMFA from placing an applicant. In addition, most volunteer positions require a reference and background check.

If you would like to learn more about our volunteer opportunities and the application process, please contact Volunteer Programs Coordinator, Kim Frola, at kim.frola@vmfa.museum or 804.340.1461.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at VMFA. We hope to hear from you soon!