BECOME A TAM VOLUNTEER

Benefits

• Private curator led walkthrough preview of each new exhibit

• TAMA membership

• Yearly recognition luncheon

• VIP access to “Odyssey” art auction

• artist talks

requirements

As a municipally funded museum, TAM requires all potential volunteers to:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Be fingerprinted for background check

• Attend all orientation and training sessions as scheduled.

Torrance Art Museum also requires all potential volunteers to have:

• A friendly attitude and professional demeanor

• An interest in Art

• Excellent communication skills

If you meet these requirements and are interested in supporting Torrance Art Museum as a volunteer please fill out the below “TAM Volunteer Application” and “City of Torrance Volunteer Form.” Once your application is received, you will be contacted with information about the finger printing process.

TAM Volunteer Application

*The information you provide is confidential and used for recruitment and placement purposes only.

Please click on the button below to fill out the “City of Torrance Volunteer Form”  

Volunteer at the Torrance Art Museum

Volunteers are essential to the museum’s mission. TAM volunteers are integral to the presentation and production of its innovative and ambitious programing. It is a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community and facilitate public engagement with the Arts. An art background is not required in order to volunteer at TAM, only an interest in learning about it. For those interested in generously donating their time to support the mission of Torrance Art Museum there are two volunteer opportunities:

• Docent: This volunteer position is the first point of contact for museum visitors and general public. They help field a variety of inquiries and provide information about the exhibitions, programs, and services presented by the museum. They ensure that attendance to the museum is tracked and that visitors sign in and adhere to museum policies.

  • Requirements: Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with culturally diverse audiences. Work well with public. Ability to sit for 3 hours. Commit to 2 shifts per month while exhibits are open.

• Assistant Preparator: This volunteer position supports the museum’s preparatory department staff in the de/installation of exhibitions. They play an important role in the preparation of gallery walls for installation, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and facilities maintenance.

  • Requirements: Familiar and safe handling of basic tools. Good at following directions. Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for 3 hours. Position can involve climbing up ladders and lifting up to 50lbs.