Volunteers.

Interested in donating your time to the arts?

We are seeking passionate and engaging docent volunteers to serve as museum educators and ambassadors. Docents lead tours, spark conversations, and help visitors of all ages experience art in meaningful ways.

Much like the docents at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, and Woodmere, PAFA docents receive training in art history and interpretive techniques. What sets PAFA apart is our dual identity as both a museum and an art school — docents interpret not only the nation’s artistic past, but also the living practices of artists working in our studios today.

Commitment

  • Minimum of 2 tours per month, with additional availability during peak exhibition and school tour seasons.

  • Training provided at no cost; ongoing professional development opportunities available..

To be a volunteer, you must donate services without expecting pay and without being threatened or coerced into volunteering and are not considered employees of PAFA.

Become a volunteer and help bring the enjoyment of the arts to Philadelphia.