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Mar 13, 2024

Job Posting: Volunteer Program Manager, Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA

The Volunteer Program Manager supports the mission of The Museum of Flight by leading and developing a volunteer program that meets the needs of the Museum and engages members of […]

Jan 15, 2024

Call for nominations: NAVPLG Award of Merit

The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government is accepting nominations for the 2020 Award of Merit. Nominations are accepted until April 15. More details and the nomination form […]

May 25, 2023

Job Posting: Manager, Volunteer Programs at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

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Apr 13, 2023

Job Posting: South Carolina State Museum Volunteer Manager

Please share widely with your networks: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/3979084/volunteer-manager

Mar 19, 2023

Job Posting: Manager, Volunteer Programs at MFA Boston

Please share widely with your networks if you know of anyone interested in this position: Manager, Volunteer Programs Reporting to the Director, Annual Membership Programs and Operations, the Manager, Volunteer […]

Apr 19, 2022

AAMV is going to AAM in Boston

We have a full slate of activities, and we hope you will join us at one, two or all of them! Thursday 5/19 11 am – 12 noon – AAMV Board […]

Mar 18, 2022

Job Posting: Weekend Volunteer Coordinator, National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art, Washington Job Title: Visitor Experience Volunteer Coordinator This position is located in the Office of Visitor Experience and Evaluation. The primary purpose of this position is […]

Mar 17, 2022

Job Listing: Volunteer Program Coordinator at the Oakland Museum of California

Oakland Museum of California Job Opportunity: Volunteer Program Coordinator The Volunteer Program Coordinator assists with the effective management and coordination of a large volunteer program involving more than 225 volunteers […]

Sep 22, 2021

Tough Topics Discussion Series: Self-care

Join us for our next discussion in the Tough Topics Series, this time focusing on Self-care for volunteer managers. The Tough Topics series meetings are discussion based, and a chance […]

Sep 13, 2021

Somehow I Manage Panel Discussion

Somehow I Manage: Panel Discussion September 16, 2021 6:30 ET/3:30 PT The American Association for Museum Volunteers (AAMV) and the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network (NEMPN) are excited to announce that they will be […]

Sep 2, 2021

Job Listing: Volunteer Coordinator at the Museum of Flight

The Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator (Docent Corps). Details here: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MUS1007MMF/JobBoard/8cd093ad-daf1-47a2-bbd1-305c466377b6/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=00ea3951-ddce-41b4-9261-2c8b607300e5

Mar 19, 2021

Professional Development Opportunities for Interns

Calling all museum interns! Interested in learning more about different types of museums and museum departments? Join us for any or all of our 6 online sessions from February through […]

Feb 18, 2021

AAM Supporting Museum Advocacy Day 2021 – February 22-23

We must make the case for museums in 2021 Museums Advocacy Day is inspiring, energizing, and impactful. Following the fall elections and with the convening of the 117th Congress in January 2021, it’s […]

Dec 1, 2020

Museums and Older Volunteers during COVID-19

Check out the new blog post on AAM by Marjorie Schwarzer about older volunteers during COVID; this is a two-part series in which she is writing about ethics and volunteer programs. This […]

Sep 21, 2020

AAMV Virtual Happy Hour – September 23

Join us for an informal happy hour via Zoom. 3 pm PT/ 6 pm ET on Wednesday September 23. Email aamvmembership1@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.

May 28, 2020

AAMV Virtual Happy Hour – June 2

Join the American Association for Museum Volunteers (AAMV) for our first ever VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR during the American Alliance of Museums 2020 Annual (Virtual) Conference! Date: Tuesday, June 2nd Time: […]

Dec 31, 2019

Job Posting: Volunteer Coordinator at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

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Oct 21, 2019

Job Posting: Manager of Docent Experience

Manager of Docent Experience at North Carolina Museum of Art The Manager of Docent Experience leads the Museum’s 120+ docents and Park guides to support new and existing tour programs while researching, designing, […]

Oct 21, 2019

Job Posting: Volunteer Recruitment Contractor at NMNH

Volunteer Recruitment Contractor at National Museum of Natural History The museum’s Branch of Learning Venues and Visitor Experience is in need of assistance with recruitment for its volunteer program, including: […]

Oct 16, 2019

Job Posting: Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, GA is hiring a part-time Member and Volunteer Associate. Find the job description here.

Jun 24, 2019

Announcing: Volunteer Program @ National Museum of the United States Army

Announcement: Volunteer Program The National Museum of the United States Army is looking for individuals who are passionate about the U.S. Army and sharing the stories of the men and […]

Jun 13, 2019

Job Posting: Volunteer Program Coordinator at

The Oakland Museum of California is hiring a Volunteer Program Coordinator. The job description is here.

Mar 13, 2019

National Association of Volunteers in Local Government

The National Association of Volunteers in Local Government (NAVPLG) is currently accepting nominations for our 2019 awards. This is a great way to recognize outstanding volunteer administrators and programs in […]

Feb 27, 2019

New Volunteer Job Postings

Three new volunteer manager/coordinator jobs have recently been posted: Historic Oakland Foundation, Atlanta, GA – Membership & Volunteer Coordinator Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, KY – Volunteer Program Coordinator Oakland Museum of California, […]

Feb 11, 2018

AAMD Announces Museum Partners for New Internship Program

AAMD Announces Museum Partners for New Internship Program Focused on College Students From Underrepresented Communities New York, NY — October 31, 2018 The Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) today […]

Aug 22, 2017

AAMV wants to feature YOU!

We want to spotlight our members and their museums! Follow the steps below to be featured on our social media platforms for #MemberMonday. 1. Submit a photo and a short […]

Feb 28, 2017

Wondering about volunteer events at AAM?

All of the AAMV-partnered sessions can be found here.

Feb 4, 2017

Support Museums Advocacy Day

The American Association for Museum Volunteers (AAMV) is proud to stand with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and many partners around the country in advocating for the important roles […]

Jan 10, 2017

Big Changes at AAMV

We have re-launched the AAMV website (www.aamv.org) and this means that as members, when you’ve paid your dues, you will receive a unique username and password that allows you to […]

Nov 16, 2016

Cultural Volunteer Managers Council of Greater Philadelphia

Since first convening in April 1993, this informal gathering of volunteer program directors has meet on an average four to five times a year. What drove us to do such […]

Nov 15, 2016

Chicagoland Cultural Volunteer Programs (CCVP)

Chicagoland Cultural Volunteer Programs (CCVP) In the Chicago area, the group Chicagoland Cultural Volunteer Programs (CCVP) meets quarterly to discuss a designated topic on volunteerism, and share ideas and solutions. […]

Jun 22, 2016

The Atlanta Volunteer Managers Roundtable

The Atlanta Volunteer Managers Roundtable The Atlanta Volunteer Managers Roundtable is a group of museum professionals who manage volunteers that meets regularly throughout the year in the metro Atlanta area […]

Sep 21, 2022

Upcoming webinar

DEAI and Volunteers: Taking Action Webinar Oct 26, 11 PT/ 2 ET We have an exciting line up of online experiences (webinars, Tough Topic discussions, informal networking) planned for the […]

Mar 15, 2021

Volunteer Giving Webinar with NEMA

Respectful Ways to Deepen Volunteer Giving (Lunch with NEMA) WHEN: Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Noon- 1pm WHAT: Respectful Ways to Deepen Volunteer Giving WHO: Elisa Kosarin, CVA, Twenty Hats FORMAT: Webinar Noon – […]

Nov 23, 2020

Discussion with the Association of Cultural Managers

Our former president, Richard Harker, was invited to participate in a study of volunteering in Russia by their Association of Cultural Managers. He participated in a broadcasted discussion about volunteer management. […]

May 21, 2019

Volunteer Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition: 60 ideas…

Getting volunteers, keeping them, and keeping them happy are the main challengers for any volunteer manager. Drawing ideas from a variety of museums, the session presented by AAMV and friends […]

Mar 20, 2017

Action needed to protect the future of museums

As you have no doubt heard, the Trump Administration has proposed eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the National […]

Feb 9, 2017

Live Webinars | Volunteer Impact

Interested in using a new software to manage your volunteer program or just want to learn more? Check out the live webinars being run by Volunteer Impact to learn more […]

Nov 16, 2016

Cultural Volunteer Managers Council of Greater Philadelphia

Since first convening in April 1993, this informal gathering of volunteer program directors has meet on an average four to five times a year. What drove us to do such […]

Job Posting: Volunteer Program Manager, Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA

Call for nominations: NAVPLG Award of Merit

Job Posting: Manager, Volunteer Programs at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Job Posting: South Carolina State Museum Volunteer Manager

Job Posting: Manager, Volunteer Programs at MFA Boston

AAMV is going to AAM in Boston

Job Posting: Weekend Volunteer Coordinator, National Gallery of Art

Job Listing: Volunteer Program Coordinator at the Oakland Museum of California

Tough Topics Discussion Series: Self-care

Somehow I Manage Panel Discussion

Job Listing: Volunteer Coordinator at the Museum of Flight

Professional Development Opportunities for Interns

AAM Supporting Museum Advocacy Day 2021 – February 22-23

Museums and Older Volunteers during COVID-19

AAMV Virtual Happy Hour – September 23

AAMV Virtual Happy Hour – June 2

Job Posting: Volunteer Coordinator at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

Job Posting: Manager of Docent Experience

Job Posting: Volunteer Recruitment Contractor at NMNH

Job Posting: Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Announcing: Volunteer Program @ National Museum of the United States Army

Job Posting: Volunteer Program Coordinator at

National Association of Volunteers in Local Government

New Volunteer Job Postings

AAMD Announces Museum Partners for New Internship Program

AAMV wants to feature YOU!

Wondering about volunteer events at AAM?

Support Museums Advocacy Day

Big Changes at AAMV

Cultural Volunteer Managers Council of Greater Philadelphia

Chicagoland Cultural Volunteer Programs (CCVP)

The Atlanta Volunteer Managers Roundtable

Upcoming webinar

Volunteer Giving Webinar with NEMA

Discussion with the Association of Cultural Managers

Volunteer Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition: 60 ideas…

Action needed to protect the future of museums

Live Webinars | Volunteer Impact

Cultural Volunteer Managers Council of Greater Philadelphia

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