Museum & Visitor Center Front Desk Docent

Volunteering at the Olympia AHA Museum is a chance to learn and share Olympia’s stories, to build connections in community, to gain museum and customer service experience, and to be a part of something local, vital and lasting. Our volunteers are the face of the Olympia AHA Museum. They greet guests, share stories, and connect visitors to the best of Olympia.

As a volunteer you will:

• Welcome and assist visitors
• Interpret exhibitions
• Sell merchandise
• Help visitors to discover Olympia’s arts, heritage, and cultures

We’re looking for committed volunteers who are enthusiastic about Olympia’s arts, cultures and history.

Our volunteer team is:

• Friendly, welcoming, and professional
• Comfortable learning point-of-sale and scheduling tools
• Reliable, cooperative, and ready to assist visitors

Volunteer Experience

Volunteers work in pairs at our front desk for three- or four-hour shifts. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of two shifts per month. Volunteers can expect seasonal appreciation events and ongoing learning opportunities!