Become a volunteer!

We want YOU to volunteer at the Carter!

We couldn’t do it without you! Every year, Carter volunteers contribute countless hours to help us bring the best of American art to visitors near and far. You can be a part of our amazing team! No art experience is necessary—just enthusiasm and a dedicated interest in the Museum and the communities we serve.

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We are currently looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

Exhibition Hosts 

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Exhibition Hosts at the Carter welcome visitors to our special exhibitions by introducing them to the gallery space, pointing out artwork highlights, and answering questions.

  • The Carter is excited to present Richard Avedon at the Carter, featuring 40 works from the series In the American West and archival material of Avedon’s acclaimed portraits. The Carter invites you to become a volunteer Exhibition Host for Richard Avedon at the Carter!

    Role of an Exhibition Host

    Hosts will prepare a short introduction to share with visitors entering the exhibition, including an orientation to the space and artwork highlights. As a representative of the Carter, hosts will commit to the following (pending individual review session):

    • At least five shifts in the galleries—each shift is 1.5 hours
    • Shifts available Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 2:30 p.m., from June 7 through August 10, 2025
    • Background check prior to first shift
    • Wearing a Carter t-shirt during your shift (provided to you!)

    Exhibition Host Training

    Exhibition Hosts will receive behind-the-scenes training with Carter curators and educators. No prior museum experience is needed! Everything you need will be provided during the following trainings:

    • Review of materials provided by the Carter on your own time—estimated 1 hour
    • In-person training at the Carter led by curators—1.5 hours
    • Visitor engagement training over Zoom—1 hour
    • Review session (in-person or virtual) to be scheduled at your convenience late May or early June—1.5 hours

    If you are interested in participating in this project, please fill out an application before April 25. Applicants will be notified before May 1. Please email or call 817.989.5038 with questions.