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 Summer 2025. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2025. Accepted MUSEs will be notified on April 22, 2025. Questions? Contact Errol Nelson at enelson@harn.ufl.edu

The MUSE (Museum University Student Educator) program is for college students who will create and present museum activities and programs. MUSEs come from all majors and bring creative and dynamic energy to the museum.
We will need volunteers for a programming on Saturday, July 5, 2025, so we ask that MUSEs consider their availability for this summer opportunity.

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.