Oakland Museum of California

The mission of the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is to inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities.

We are more than a museum. We’re a museum, garden, and gathering place. People of all ages and backgrounds come to OMCA, year-round and week after week, to be with the community and find connections through California art, history, and natural sciences.

OMCA fosters social cohesion in our community by creating the space and context for greater connection, trust, and understanding between people and social groups.

Volunteering at OMCA gives you a chance to get more involved with the museum you love. We are always recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to assist with school groups, events, office work, and more.

Volunteer Info Sessions are offered several times a year. During Info Sessions, we discuss the various types of volunteer opportunities available to you, as well as next steps for getting involved! If you are unable to make the Info Session, we suggest creating an account on our Shiftboard volunteer site. Once you have registered and your application has been approved, you will receive email notices of upcoming volunteer opportunities.