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Volunteer

There are many opportunities to make a difference! You can donate your time and talents to the Hermitage in many different ways. Volunteers are needed year-round in the Museum and Gardens as well as at special events. Internships are offered in several exciting areas to college students in the fall, spring, and summer.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

volunteer group in the hermitage gardensMuseum Docent
Garden Docent
Tours and Events
Greeter and Reception Attendant
Gardens and Grounds
Garden Team

Submission deadline: ongoing
Contact: Colin Brady 757.423.2052 x 300, cbrady@thehermitagemuseum.org

While the Hermitage welcomes volunteers to fill all positions, the need for Museum and Garden Docents is highest at this time

How do I become a docent?
Anyone can become a docent. There are no educational prerequisites, just an interest in and passion for the arts and a desire to share these with the public. Community members wishing to become docents must complete the Docent Training Program. This program lasts four months and is offered in both the fall and spring.

What are the benefits of becoming a Hermitage docent?

  • Opportunities to gain and share information about art and art history
  • Meet others interested in art
  • Meet and work with museum professionals and artists
  • Free admission to the Museum
  • Museum Newsletter and other mailings
  • Training materials, articles on art history and teaching tips
  • Advance notice of Museum programs, workshops and classes
  • Free admission for one to Museum-sponsored lectures/programs
  • Annual volunteer appreciation event

Internship Opportunities

Curatorial
Event Planning
Education
History/Research (Sloane Collection, Gardens, and Architecture)

The Hermitage Museum Internship is an unpaid, volunteer position. Students are responsible for contacting their respective school for all academic and funding requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and receiving college credit for their internship to apply.

Application Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: December 15
Summer: April 30

Fill out an Application and e-mail to lnorthup@thehermitagemuseum.org
Contact: Lauren Northup 757.423.2052 x204, lnorthup@thehermitagemuseum.org