Volunteer Opportunities

The Harn is currently recruiting inquisitive and enthusiastic adults and students ages 18+ who are interested in engaging with visitors and fostering a sense of belonging among museum audiences.

UF students table an artist talk at the museum
The MUSE (Museum University Student Educator) program

Student Opportunities

Now accepting applications for Spring 2026!

The deadline to apply is December 16, 2025. Accepted MUSEs will be notified on December 22, 2025. Program begins on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

The MUSE program is designed for college students who are passionate about creating and presenting museum activities, programs, and outreach, while building an intentional community centered on art. MUSEs come from all majors and bring creative, dynamic energy to the museum.

Questions? Contact Errol Nelson at enelson@harn.ufl.edu 

APPLICATION

Weekly MUSE Meetings

Weekly museum meetings during the semester at the museum will include:

advisory role

Student Perspectives

Bringing student perspectives into museum planning

student role

Museum Operations

Professional development opportunities for career exploration and valuable experience in the museum field.

Creative Role

Developing Content

Developing interactive content for museum visitors based on artwork in the collection and on view in the galleries

interactive role

Museum Nights

Collaboratively participate in Museum Nights planning and facilitation.

Become A Docent

Docents at the Harn Museum are volunteer tour guides who are trained in art interpretation to guide visitors in conversation about museum collections and exhibitions. Docents are committed volunteers who participate in monthly training sessions and engage multigenerational museum audiences through a variety of tour and public programs.

DOCENT PROGRAM

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What can you contribute?

If you are passionate about art and museums or curious about what you can contribute, we invite you to contact us at register@harn.ufl.edu to learn more.