Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteer or intern with
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
When you volunteer with us, you expand your horizons, meet interesting people. Surround yourself with some of civilization's greatest achievements, including fine, pop and contemporary art. Understand and explore the amazing history of our Natural World and its inhabitants.
Who can volunteer? Volunteer opportunities exist for teens, college students and adults of all ages. Opportunities are always changing depending on the needs of the museum. We regret that there are not enough opportunities for all of our applicants. If you are interested in volunteering, please review this Web site carefully and submit your application. We will make every effort to match qualified volunteers with rewarding experiences that match your interests and museum needs. At the present time volunteer opportunities are very limited. Volunteers may be required to provide and pay for background checks and clearances.
Volunteering at Carnegie Museum of Art
Volunteers assist with children’s art activities and classes. Teens age 16 and up assist with a variety of education activities including summer camps. Volunteers are found in most curatorial departments doing research, record keeping and general office work. Opportunities also exist for special projects and programs and for conducting marketing and exhibition surveys. Museum of Art volunteers also greet visitors to the Scaife galleries, provide directions to galleries and activities, and offer free audio guides. After an extensive training program, volunteers may also lead tours for adults, children, families and school groups.
Internships: A small number of unpaid internships are also available at Carnegie Museum of Art. Internships are highly competitive and placement may take up to 12 months, so apply as early as possible. We will make every effort to match potential interns with the limited internships available. Application deadlines for internships are: Summer - April 17th of that year, Fall – July 17th of that year and Spring – November 17th of that year. There are two ways to submit your application. Click here to “download” a printable intern application to fill out and send to: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Volunteer Office, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or contact the volunteer office at: volunteers@carnegiemuseums.org or 412.622.3359
Volunteer and intern benefits: All volunteers enjoy free admission to all four museums; a subscription to Carnegie magazine; discounts on parking, classes, food services and gift shops; networking, recognition, enrichment and social opportunities; education sessions and training; the opportunity to share skills and gain new ones while finding new friends and peers with the similar interests.
How to apply for a volunteer position:
You can apply to volunteer several ways:
Click here to apply online.
To receive an application, call the Volunteer Office at 412.622.3359, email Volunteers@carnegiemuseums.org, or click here to download a printable volunteer application.
Send the completed application to:
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Volunteer Office
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Placements are determined by matching volunteer qualifications, knowledge, interests and availability with current opportunities. A personal interview will be scheduled as opportunities become available.
Questions? Contact us at: volunteers@carnegiemuseums.org or 412.622.3359
