Volunteer at MMAM
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum relies on thousands of annual work hours by our generous corp of volunteers. Volunteering allows you an opportunity to share your talents with the community, connect with other people who share your interest, and support MMAM’s mission. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities are available.
MMAM Volunteer Mission Statement: Minnesota Marine Art Museum volunteers love art and people. Volunteers serve as ambassadors to welcome and engage all Museum visitors. MMAM is committed to supporting volunteers, to creating opportunities for community investment and maintaining organizational transparency.
Are you interested in becoming a MMAM Volunteer?
Here are the next steps:
(1) Read the full descriptions of the volunteer positions to see what you might be interested in.
Greeters play a significant role in helping make people feel welcome as the explore the museum. They serve as gallery attendants to keep our visitors and artwork safe, answer questions and point out resources.
Program Assistants work with children and families at our family programs, such as Toddler Tuesday and Second Saturdays. These volunteers help children with art projects, read stories, and help set-up and clean-up.
Garden and Ground volunteers assist staff with regular maintenance on the museum’s 7-acre site. Our Gardens and Facilities Assistant volunteers help with light outdoor projects including pulling weeds and managing invasives, maintaining the museum’s garden boxes, outdoor plant walk and seasonal maintenance projects such as spring, summer and fall cleanups.
Docents are specially trained volunteers who facilitate tour experiences for visiting groups. Docents with tour groups of all ages and backgrounds. They use inquiry, discussion and interactive strategies to help people make personal connections with the art. This position requires an ten week training course offered every other winter. Docent classes are only held once every two years, and will be held next in early 2028.
