Docent - Japanese American Museum of San Jose

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)