Looking for a challenging and intellectually engaging volunteer opportunity?
Interested in historic preservation, Jewish culture, and American immigration?
Want to make new friends and interact with people of all ages and backgrounds?
Apply to become a volunteer at the Museum at Eldridge Street!
We ask that applicants agree to commit to at least four days per month, plus attend training meetings and specially scheduled lecture series.
Please make sure to tell us in your volunteer application if there is a specific role that interests you the most, and whether you’d be flexible depending on our needs.
We are looking for volunteers for these roles:
Greeter
Provides a warm and welcoming presence as the first point of contact at the Museum for visitors; answers questions regarding resources in the area and the site itself; and promotes upcoming programs and provides information to visitors about volunteering at the museum.
Docent
Conducts interactive, engaging tours for visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities for groups of up to 30 people. Docents should demonstrate public speaking and listening skills, as well as an interest in learning about Jewish culture, immigration history, and architecture.
Commitment: At least four days per month plus attendance at monthly training meetings.
Educator (K-12 programs)
Conducts educational programs for visitors in grades K-12 of all backgrounds and abilities. Applicants with teaching experience will be given preference.
Commitment: At least four days/month plus attendance at monthly training meetings.
Exhibit Interpreter
Provides an orientation to visitors of exhibit stations in the Limud Learning Center, the Family History Center, and the Restoration Exhibit; answers visitors’ questions; and assists with the evaluation of exhibits.
We are grateful to our team of volunteers for bringing to life the history of East European Jewish immigrants and making the Museum at Eldridge Street a warm, inviting, and memorable place for all of our visitors. We hope you’ll consider contributing your unique skills and interests, and hope to hear from you soon!
Visit Docent Stories to hear the synagogue’s story as told by our volunteer tour guides.
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