The museum relies on the dedication and commitment of volunteers to help in a multitude of ways. We offer a wide range of opportunities listed below that are subject to availability and applicant’s qualifications. Training is provided by staff.

As an active volunteer you will receive the following benefits:

• Free admission to the Guggenheim Museum for you and your guests (2–4)
• Invitations to selected Guggenheim openings
• Admission to Guggenheim Museum public programs, when available
• Liberal discounts in the Guggenheim Store and Cafe
• Free admission to most museums in New York

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

Assistive Listening Devices, Daily Tours
Coordinate use of assistive listening devices during daily, public tours. Pass out devices to all tour visitors, ensure devices are working properly, and follow tours to accommodate visitors leaving or joining tours. Volunteers are needed to cover one or two shifts per week. Shifts are offered daily from 10:45 am–12:30 pm and 12:45–2:30 pm. Volunteers are welcome to cover both shifts in one day. We are seeking coverage on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Please note that this position requires standing and walking on hard floors for the length of the shift.

Please forward letter of interest including a bit about your background to gkrantz@guggenheim.org. Please type "listening device – volunteer" in the subject line.

Family Programs Gallery Assistant
Assist Education Department staff with Family Programs in the galleries by informing family visitors about any relevant programs including drop-in programs, guided tours, or “on your own” options like Family Activity Packs and printed Activity Guides. The Family Programs assistant will provide families with information about current exhibitions and creative, age-appropriate activities that are available to them. A four-hour commitment on either Saturday or Sunday and a keen interest in talking with parents and kids are required.

Please forward completed application to familyprograms@guggenheim.org

Information Desk Assistant
Answer visitors' questions about the architecture, current exhibitions, and permanent collection, as well as general inquiries about New York City by assisting at the Information Desk in the Rotunda. A four-hour commitment once a week is required. Daily, except Thursday, when the museum is closed.

Aye Simon Reading Room
Assist museum visitors in the Reading Room designed by Richard Meier, located on the second ramp in the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed building. Books and catalogues are available on current and past exhibitions, the permanent collection, artists, and the architecture of the building. A once-a-week commitment is required. Daily shifts are from 10 am–12:30 pm, 12:30–3 pm and 3–5:30 pm. The museum is closed on Thursday.

Artist’s Assistant
Get hands-on experience assisting a teaching artist in a Learning Through Art (LTA) residency. Work one day each week in a New York City public elementary school. Responsibilities include working with a teaching artist to conduct curriculum-based art workshops, monitoring art supplies, working with students one-on-one or in small groups, assisting with image and content research, hanging in-school student art exhibitions, and staffing LTA events, including Family Days. Artist's Assistants may also participate in a range of professional development opportunities. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis but are encouraged to apply in early September. Please submit resume with application. A one year, once a week commitment is required. Monday through Friday only.

Department Assistant
Assist museum staff with short- or long-term projects in any of the following departments: Education, Finance, Human Resources, Special Events, Curatorial, Technology, Visitor Services, Membership, Development, Archives, Public Affairs, and Legal. Projects may include general office work, mailings, phone work, filing, photocopying, and research. Once a week commitment required. Hours can be arranged. Monday through Friday only.

Meeter/Greeter
Provide self-guided tour groups (adults and students) with rules of the museum and a brief introduction to the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed architecture. A twice-a-week commitment is required from 10:30 am–12:30 pm, Mon–Fri (not including Thurs). Some afternoons may be necessary. Training by staff.

Information Technology
Help end-users with desktop application and system problems. Work within a team of information technology professionals to support end-user help desk requests by responding to problems with hands-on advice and resolutions. Must be detail-oriented with excellent communication and developed troubleshooting skills. Requirements: Experience with Windows XP, Mac OS-X, and MS Office. Time commitment to be arranged. Monday through Friday only.

Peter B. Lewis Theater
Collect tickets for an exciting program in the theater. Events such as films, performances, and lectures usually take place evenings and weekends, with occasional weekdays. A four-hour commitment is required.

stillspotting nyc: Project Volunteer
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking a number of volunteers for stillspotting nyc, an exciting project, which will be directed by the museum’s curatorial staff. Download more information about this opportunity.