Volunteer and internships

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Internship Opportunities

The Freeport Art Museum offers semester and summer internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of Museum Education and Collections Management. For more information or to apply for an internship please send a cover letter and résumé to Jason Judd, Director at director@freeportartmuseum.org

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Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in volunteering at the Freeport Art Museum?  There are many opportunities available including, but not limited to:

  • Gallery Attendant - Greet visitors, answer phones and assist with extra office projects

  • FAM Store - Weekly dusting and other maintenance

  • Data Entry - Type information from the guest book (work from home with a personal computer)

  • Opening Receptions - Help to pour wine, re-stock refreshment tables, evening clean-up

  • Assistant Teacher - Assist in teaching hands-on art workshops

  • Education Assistance - Assist in preparation for classes and other education events (a great way for young adults to gain work experience for job applications)

  • Docent Art Guide - Lead guided tours of the museum, click here to fill out the docent form

  • Gardener - Help maintain the FAM's landscaping 

  • Carpenter - Assist with woodworking and building

  • Painter - Help to paint gallery and other FAM walls

  • Special Events - Help to plan special fundraising events

If you are interested in becoming a FAM volunteer please contact the Education Director at (815) 235-9755 or email education@freeportartmuseum.org   Please fill out and mail this form to the FAM.