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Community Outreach Volunteers serve as ambassadors for the museum, sharing information about exhibitions, programs, and events at festival and community gatherings.  You will create engaging experiences by interacting with attendees, supporting hands-on art activities, and helping bring the Museum to the community sharing the word about all we do!

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfort engaging with the public, and outgoing with enthusiasm for promoting art and community.

Please complete the volunteer interest form below to express your interest.

Docents guide visitor-centered tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions for groups of all ages including K-12 school tours, college students, adult groups, and the general public. Docents enhance the visitor experience by leading meaningful discussions and sharing insights about exhibitions and works of art.  You foster understanding and inspiration by sharing ideas, encouraging dialogue, and connecting visitors to the power of art.

Strong public speaking, listening skills, the ability to work well with diverse audiences, and flexibility are helpful, but no experience is necessary!  

The annual commitment is 100 hours a year (plus 20 hours for new docent training for the first year).  Other expectations include:

  • Guiding tours  
  • One year of docent service after training 
  • New docent training: Winter 2026–2027
  • Monthly docent meetings 
  • Special exhibition training 
  • Selected museum program attendance (panel discussions, lectures, artist tours/talks) 

Please complete the volunteer interest form below to express your interest.

Museum Engagement Volunteers create a warm welcoming environment by greeting visitors, assisting with wayfinding, and supporting check-in and visitor flow management. You will help ensure a smooth, positive experience by guiding visitors and maintaining an organized and inviting atmosphere. You may be involved with program surveying, activities, special events, or refreshment support.

Engage with visitors in a friendly and welcoming manner, offering helpful directions and general information about the museum to ensure a comfortable, enjoyable experience. Visitor-focused mindset with a passion for creating a positive, extra-special visitor experience.

Please complete the volunteer interest form below to express your interest.

Museum Shop Volunteers will support a welcoming retail experience by assisting visitors with purchases, sharing information about merchandise, and helping maintain an organized, visually appealing shop to enhance the overall visitor experience.

Enjoys learning about products and artists, friendly and comfortable interacting with visitors in retail setting promoting items, organizing, and assisting with light cleaning. 

Please complete the volunteer interest form below to express your interest.

High school students in the Westmoreland County region are invited to join The Westmoreland Teen Club. Ideal candidates are high school teenagers (grades 10-12) who are eager to dive into the world of art and artists; develop friendships and work collaboratively with other arts-interested teens; experience the inner workings of a museum; fulfill service learning and community service hours through volunteering; strengthen their communication, self-confidence, and networking skills; and make museums more accessible and relevant to youth audiences. For more information about Teen Club, contact Michael Carsone, Studio Programs Manager, at mcarsone@thewestmoreland.org or
724.837.1500 x146.

Volunteer Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. As a volunteer, you will play an important role in helping to provide meaningful cultural experiences that build community and inspire creativity through the power of art.

Please complete the form below to share your interests and availability. Note that all volunteer opportunities are on an as-needed basis. By submitting this form, you indicate your interest in volunteering with our organization. You may be contacted if and when volunteer opportunities become available that align with your interests or availability. Submission of this form does not guarantee placement in a volunteer role.

 










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    The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Applicant Agreement
    Volunteer placement is a selection process and not all applicants are accepted into the program. Volunteer opportunities are filled based on interest, skills, organizational needs, availability of positions and contingent upon successful completion of any required background checks or orientation. No volunteer position is guaranteed and positions may be terminated at the Museum’s sole discretion. Volunteers are not entitled to any compensation, commissions, or benefits from the Museum.

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