Volunteer Opportunities

There are many important ways in which volunteers contribute, making them one of Laguna Art Museum’s richest resources. Find the volunteer opportunity that matches your interests! Please fill out the volunteer application form, and see below for more information about volunteer opportunities.
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 Docent Corps

The Laguna Art Museum Docent Corps serve as ambassadors to the arts by providing interactive tours for visitors and school groups. Docents seek to engage museum visitors through discussion about the art in the rotating exhibitions of the museum. The Docent Corps is a highly trained group dedicated to working with the community to increase its understanding of the visual arts.
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The Docent Corps Provisional Class takes place at the museum once a year for a 6-month period. Training sessions are one morning per week, with an introductory session about the philosophy and expectations of becoming a Laguna Art Museum Docent. Provisional Docent Corps are instructed in a variety of subjects including: the elements of art, historical context, looking and talking about art, engaging visitors and speaking, touring with children, and more! In addition, provisional docents are invited to participate in the Docent Corps’ events and field trips. All docents must be current Laguna Art Museum Members.
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Docent-led tours are offered at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday starting one week after each exhibition opens.
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>> For more information, please contact curator  Grace Kook-Anderson at 949.494.8971 x212.
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 The Carole Reynolds Art Research Library

The Carole Reynolds Art Research Library seeks computer-literate volunteers to help out on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. The library houses one of the  largest collections of California art books.
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>> For more information, please contact librarian Carole Reynolds at 949.497.5882.

Museum Store

Do you have some spare time, like the arts, and love to read? Do you want to give back to the community, know more about the artistic legacy of Laguna Beach, Orange County, and California? Are you interested in speaking with people about the arts in an informal environment? Do you like to make sales, can use a computer? If so, Laguna Art Museum needs you to help staff the Museum Store. You must be available between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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>> For more information, please contact Museum Store Manager Mike Stice at 949.494.8971 x200.
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Events

Volunteer at our special events! This involves various volunteer opportunities depending on the event. It can mean working at the registration desk, helping with an art auction, selling raffle tickets, assisting the caterers, serving champagne, etc. It’s always a lively and festive environment, and you are always working together with other volunteers, so it’s always a lot of fun! This is a great area for volunteers who can only work in the evenings or on weekends.
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>> For more information, please contact Director of Special Events Sarah Strozza  at 949.494.8971 x219.
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Administrative

Assist our administrative staff in the office! We need people who are willing to do filing, help with mailings, etc. Assignments vary, and if you have a specific skill in a certain area, we try to keep that in mind. For this area, you need to be available during the day on weekdays. This volunteer position is ideal for high school groups looking to fulfill community service hours for graduation.
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>> For more information or to become a volunteer, please contact Director of Special Events Sarah Strozza   at 949.494.8971 x219.
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Internships

Laguna Art Museum currently offers unpaid internships on a year-round basis for college students or recent college graduates. If you are interested in learning about the inner-workings of a museum and interning at Laguna Art Museum, please submit a cover letter, resume, and art history-related writing sample. Please specify which department you are interested in: Curatorial, Membership, Education, Marketing/PR, Collections, Events, or Development.
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>> To apply for an internship, please submit info to curator Grace Kook-Anderson at 949.494.8971 x212.
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Outstanding Volunteers

Lindy Narver
Volunteer of the Year, 2011
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Tracy Young
Docent of the Year, 2010-2011
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Pat Patel
Volunteer of the Year, 2009-2010
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Carole Reynolds, Volunteer Librarian
Outstanding Achievement Award, 2009-2010
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Maureen E. Somodi
Docent of the Year, 2009-2010
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Volunteer at Laguna Art Museum today!