Volunteer Opportunities at the Autry

Docent and Volunteer Opportunities at the Autry

Support the Autry National Center by joining our volunteer family! Volunteers serve in nearly every department of the institution, from the Collections Department to Visitor Services and Membership, to the Museum Stores; some interact with the public, others help with behind-the-scenes activities, and some serve as trained docents who guide and educate visitors of all ages. Volunteer hours are available weekdays, weekends, and special event evenings at both the Southwest Museum of the American Indian in Mt. Washington and the Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. Please browse our website to learn more about these events and programs.

Docents

Docents provide interpretation of the artifacts and exhibitions in the museum galleries through guided tours, gallery talks, and classes.

Docent training classes take place once a week for 3 months. Classes are led by museum curators and education staff.

Docents are required to serve actively once a week, September through July.

For more information about becoming an Autry Docent, please contact Susan DiCato at 323-667-2000 x237

Volunteers

Volunteers help the Autry National Center in a variety of ways and in several departments:

Education
Family Discovery Gallery Guides lead visitors through creative, object-based learning activities within an interactive, hands-on learning environment.

Gold Rush Guides work with museum educators as they teach students, adults, and children about the California Gold Rush in our outdoor Trails West.

Museum Store
Store assistants help store staff in daily store operation including customer service and creating displays. They assist with our online store by helping to package orders and they assist school tour groups.

Visitor Services & Membership
Information Volunteers provide visitor-friendly service to the general public by greeting them when they come into the museum and offering to answer any questions they may have about the museum and exhibits.

Additional Areas
From time to time we have volunteer opportunities in our:
Conservation Department
Collections Department
Braun Library in Mt. Washington
Autry Library in Griffith Park

Youth Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available for students ages 15 to 17. Youth volunteers help with the Family Discovery Gallery, the Gold Rush Program, and special events such as serving as ushers for our Native Voices programs.

For more information about becoming an Autry volunteer, please contact Human Resources at 323.667.2000 x303.

Volunteer Application

You may email, mail, or fax your completed Volunteer Application.

If you are under 18 and would like to volunteer at the Autry National Center please submit the Youth Volunteer Application.

E-mail:
hr@autrynationalcenter.org

Address:
Human Resources
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027

Fax:
323.660-5721