Volunteer
The Met is committed to welcoming audiences that reflect the diversity of New York City. Volunteers are a key partner in this mission, helping The Met create an inclusive environment where everyone can connect with art and find inspiration. We encourage people from all backgrounds and life experiences to apply to our volunteer programs. No experience is required, and training is offered for all programs. Volunteers perform a unique form of philanthropy that supports The Met and our visitors.
Why Volunteer at the Met?
- Be an ambassador for 5,000 years of global art by building personal connections and fostering community.
- Learn about The Met collection and exhibitions directly from curators, educators, and conservators.
- Meet people who share an interest in art and education.
- Attend free concerts and lectures (space allowing).
- Receive discounts at Met shops and restaurants.
Choose Your Volunteer Path
Museum Department Volunteer
Assist visitors at information desks and in the libraries, help with events and programs, or support curatorial and conservation staff.
Guided Tour Volunteer
Introduce school students (grades K–12) or adult visitors to The Met collection. Select and research artworks and engage visitors in one-hour tours as well as brief, informal gallery chats with the goal of making art relevant, meaningful, and inspiring. Lead tours in English or one of ten other languages.
Current Opportunities
This year, the Volunteer Organization is accepting applications for several volunteer roles at The Met Fifth Avenue.
Visitor Experience (VX) Volunteers
The Met Fifth Avenue
Serve as the welcoming face of The Met, greeting visitors, answering questions, and helping visitors navigate the Museum. Visitor Experience volunteers are stationed throughout the Museum, either at information desk posts or at mobile posts with the ability to move around the Museum assisting visitors.
Carson Family Hall Visitor Experience volunteers offer support to and facilitate the arrival of K–12 school groups at The Met Fifth Avenue. Computer skills, especially Internet-search skills, are required.
Time commitment: Weekday Visitor Experience volunteers serve one shift weekly, year-round. Weekend and evening Visitor Experience volunteers serve one shift every other week, year-round.
Attend a virtual information session to learn more about Visitor Experience (VX) volunteer opportunities.
Apply to be a Carson Family Hall Visitor Experience (VX) volunteer.
(Application opens July 18 and closes August 21, 2025)
Apply to be a Visitor Experience (VX) volunteer.
(Application opens September 26 and closes October 31, 2025)
81st Street Studio Volunteers
The Met Fifth Avenue
Welcome children ages 3–11 and their caregivers to the 81st Street Studio. Volunteers encourage engagement in a wide range of digital and analog activities promoting the exploration of scientific properties of materials in the world and in works of art in The Met collection. Volunteers help maintain the readiness and cleanliness of the 81st Street Studio.
Time commitment: One three-hour shift every other week, year-round. Volunteers serve on weekdays or weekends.
View a slide presentation about volunteering in the 81st Street Studio.
Apply to be an 81st Street Studio volunteer.
(Application opens August 22 and closes September 26, 2025)
Guided Tour Volunteers
(Application opens in mid-January 2026 and closes in mid-March 2026)