Museum Department Volunteer Program

A friendly and welcoming demeanor, strong communication skills, curiosity about art, interest in engaging visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and a commitment to facilitating positive museum experiences.

This year, the Volunteer Organization is accepting applications for several volunteer opportunities in Visitor Experience (VX) and the 81st Street Studio at The Met Fifth Avenue.

Visitor Experience (VX) Volunteers

The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters
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 in 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 at The Met Fifth Avenue.

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)

Access Programs

The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters
Help make programs accessible and engaging for visitors with disabilities by assisting educators with program preparation, carrying and distributing materials, and helping visitors get around.

Time commitment: Assist with one program monthly; weekday and weekend programs.

Family Programs

The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters
Gather and prepare supplies, help with set-up and clean-up, assist teaching staff in facilitating hands-on experiences, help with wayfinding, and provide a positive, personal museum experience.

Time commitment: At least once monthly; weekday and weekend programs.

Watson Library

The Met Fifth Avenue
Assist behind the scenes in every aspect of the library, including helping to acquire and conserve material, and updating and managing information files.

Time commitment: One half-day per week, year-round.

Patron's Lounge

The Met Fifth Avenue
Provide a warm welcome to Members in the Patron’s Lounge and help them make the most of their visit by sharing information about current exhibitions and programs.

Time commitment: One three-hour shift weekly, year-round. Weekend and evening volunteers serve one shift every other week.

The Met Cloisters Gardens

Assist horticultural staff with garden maintenance, including weeding, pruning, and sweeping paths.

Time commitment: Half days (three hours) or full days (five hours) seasonally; weekday placements.