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Published 12/19/25 3:57PM

Docent - Japanese American Museum of San Jose

Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Jose, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Our active volunteers typically complete one 4 hour shift a month at minimum, but the time commitment is as much as you would like!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Community Development, Education, Race & Ethnicity, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)!

    Looking to make a difference in your community? Join our amazing team of volunteers at JAMsj! Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or retired, volunteering at the JAMsj is a rewarding way to preserve and share Japanese American history, art, and culture!

    Benefits of Volunteering at JAMsj:

    • Connect with the JAMsj community and make new friends
    • Share and preserve important cultural stories
    • Gain valuable skills and museum experience
    • Earn community service hours (great for students!)
    • Share your knowledge and area of expertise
    • Stay active and engaged while making a meaningful impact
    • Be part of a warm, welcoming, and inclusive team

    What is a docent?

    A JAMsj docent gives tours to our museum visitors, but they are more than just a guide! Docents are interpreters and a stewards of Japanese American history in the Bay Area. You do not need to be Japanese American or have prior experience or historical knowledge to be a JAMsj docent. All necessary training will be provided! Bilingual in any language is a plus!

    Our recruitment window for docents, museum store associates, and event volunteers is now open until January 31, 2026. If interested, please follow the provided link for our 2026 Winter Volunteer Interest Form and put these two dates on your calendar:

    • Info Session @ JAMsj will be held on Saturday, January 31 from 10 - 11:15 AM (highly recommended)
    • Orientation @ JAMsj will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 9:30 - 11:00 AM (required)

    Location

    On-site
    535 N. Fifth Street, San Jose, CA 95113, United States

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please fill out the 2026 Winter Volunteer Interest Form linked here. All prospective volunteers are encouraged to attend the in-person Volunteer Info Session and must attend the in-person volunteer orientation--dates and times listed in the form.

    If you have any questions, please contact Mallory Shiroyama (mallory@jamsj.org).

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