Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the Walker Art Center. When you donate your time and your talents to the Walker, you’re not only making an important contribution to the arts community but also learning new skills and making new friends in the arts.

Event Usher

Volunteer ushers are utilized to help support our Performing Arts, Moving Image, Design, and Education events. Volunteer tasks include distributing programs, scanning tickets, directing and seating patrons, and performing light cleaning of the theater after screenings.

Event Greeter

Volunteer greeters help support Walker programming by greeting visitors, providing program information and wayfinding through the building, monitoring attendees for safety and accessibility concerns, and providing exceptional customer service.

After Hours

Assist with the Walker Art Center’s biannual exhibition-opening preview parties. Volunteers contribute to this event in several ways, including welcoming event attendees, wristbanding attendees, assisting with coat check, wayfinding, and other duties as assigned.

Information Guide

Create a friendly, welcoming environment and assist in creating a unique and customized experience for each visitor. Duties include greeting visitors and providing them with information about exhibitions, programs, and events; directing visitors to amenities; and presenting visitors with general overview of the architecture of the Walker Art Center.

Free First Saturday

Volunteers for Free First Saturday assist with this free family event every first Saturday of the month from 10 am–3 pm. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handing out programs, providing directions, assisting with the art-making activities, keeping art supplies well-stocked, and helping with clean-up or tear down of workshop spaces. Volunteers in this role must enjoy working with children ages 4 to 10.