Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
The Barnes Foundation's volunteer program is expanding in preparation for the opening of the new Philadelphia campus. The Barnes is now accepting applications for a range of opportunities. These include supporting:
- Visitor Services
- Family Programs
- Tours
- Administration
- Gardening
Volunteering at the Barnes provides unique access to the collection, programs, and staff, as well as opportunities to enjoy camaraderie with fellow art, culture, horticulture and education enthusiasts.
If you are interested in assisting us, please call 215.278.7216.
Arboretum Volunteers
The only qualification for becoming an Arboretum volunteer is an interest in gardening. Get your hands dirty with weeding, mulching, and pruning, or be on hand to help with our annual plant sale. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills—or simply hone the ones you have—and to work with rare and beautiful plants year round.
Hours
April–November, Thursdays, 8:30 am–noon
December–March, first Thursdays, 8:30 am–noon
Additional individual volunteer times can be arranged.
Contact Jacob Thomas at 215.278.7365, for more information.
Docents
Docents are an important part of communicating Dr. Barnes’s vision, and they have the power to create a fun, welcoming, and educational experience for visitors. Docents attend the Foundation’s Art and Aesthetics courses, are educated in the theories of Dr. Barnes, and receive the necessary training to be a helpful and friendly resource for visitors.
To apply, you must satisfy the following pre-requisites:
- Completion of Introduction of Visual Literacy
- Completion of or current enrollment in Traditions of Art
- Be available for active e-mail communication
- Written application and letter of support
Once accepted, the following are the obligations of a Barnes Gallery Docent:
- Successful completion of the Docent Training Program
- Commitment to providing 60 hours of volunteer service. Availability during a combination of weekday, weekend, and evening hours is required.
- Payment of annual dues ($35)
- Adherence to all guidelines in the Barnes Foundation Docent Guidelines
Contact education@barnesfoundation.org or call 215.278.7300 for more information.
Docents
Learn the ropes. The next Docent Training will take place in the summer of 2012. Applications are due by May 15, 2012. Apply online.
Questions?
Questions about the Barnes new Volunteer opportunities, call 215.278.7216.