School Programs Facilitator - Volunteer (unpaid)
museumca· Learning Initiatives (Education)
About this role
Overview
School Programs Facilitator
Help students explore California art, history, and natural sciences during gallery programs at OMCA! As a School Programs Facilitator, you’ll engage students through inquiry and dialogue, and help students make connections between their own lives and the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions during 60-minute Guided Gallery Visits.
Responsibilities
Your Role:
- Welcome and orient school groups to in-gallery inquiry programs
- Support student-driven exploration of galleries through facilitating inquiry and dialogue, in partnership with other volunteers, teachers, and museum staff. Help students make connections to their own lives through storytelling and culturally responsive education practices.
- This role primarily works indoors.
Qualifications
Scheduling:
- Thursdays or Fridays, 9 am-12 pm
- Minimum two shifts per month
Training requirements beyond OMCA volunteer orientation:
- 6-week facilitator training series, in person at OMCA. Our next training for new facilitators is August 20 to September 25, 2026. Trainings will take place 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays--please choose one day to consistently attend each week.
- Museums, Facilitation, and Belonging training on Zoom. Fall 2026 training date TBD.
- Attend at least 3 monthly workshops or talks during the school year.
Interested? Please send an email with your interest to volunteer@museumca.org to receive further information regarding signing up and information sessions.
If you’re already an OMCA volunteer, please contact volunteer@museumca.org
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This School Programs Facilitator - Volunteer (unpaid) position at museumca was posted on Jun 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
School Programs Facilitator - Volunteer (unpaid)
museumca
You'll be redirected to museumca's official application page on icims.