Nonprofit
Published 11/19/25 8:47PM

Visitor Services Volunteers

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Diego, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours/day and maximum of 6 hours/day. Volunteers must work a minimum of 3 hours/month to stay on our Volunteer list.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    8
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Visitor Services Volunteers are assigned to the admissions desk where they perform a variety of services for members and general visitors. They warmly check in and welcome visitors, and answer visitors’ questions. They distribute brochures and audio tours, recommend things to see and do within the Museum and Gaslamp Quarter, perform minimal data entry, process transactions for admission and gift shop sales, and answer questions about the day’s events, the collection, museum facilities, area restaurants, transportation, etc.

    They also provide information about member benefits, and process membership sales and renewals.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Outgoing and friendly personality
    • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
    • Willingness to enthusiastically promote museum membership
    • Basic computer and internet search skills to find information quickly
    • An active email account for correspondence and scheduling
    • Cash handling experience preferred
    • Knowledge of San Diego history is helpful
    • Ability to speak additional languages a plus
    • Must be 18 or older
    • Must pass a criminal background check and sign a confidentiality agreement

    To apply, either apply directly through idealist or email gaslampmuseum@gmail.com.

    We can't wait to hear from you!

    Location

    On-site

    The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

    410 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    Directions

    The Gaslamp Museum does not have an attached parking lot, and does not cover parking.

    There is street parking available nearby, as well as two affordable parking garages:

    • Park-it-on-Market Garage - 614 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101 - $1/hour before 6 p.m.
    • 6th and K Parkade - 289 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 - $1/hour before 6 p.m.

    If you want to avoid parking, there are also 3 nearby trolley stops:

    • Green Line: Gaslamp Quarter Station (6 min walk)
    • Orange/Blue Line: Park & Market Station (9 min walk)
    • Orange/Blue Line: 5th Avenue Station (11 min walk)

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