Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Museum of Tolerance. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available and how to apply, please read the following carefully.
For more information and with questions, please contact volunteer@museumoftolerance.com.
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MOT VOLUNTEERS |
Volunteers contribute to the Museum in a variety of ways, from leading tours in the museum’s exhibition spaces to assisting with special events. We request that Volunteers commit a minimum of one year as a volunteer and approximately 100 hours per year in their role. Volunteers must commit to completing all required training and attending required trainings as well as optional meetings to the extent possible. An administrative fee of $45 will be requested to cover the cost of training materials. Limited scholarships are available upon request. We are not currently accepting applications for the Volunteer position. |
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INTERNS OR SPECIAL MUSEUM PROJECT VOLUNTEERS Jack Voorzanger Archival Internship |
The Museum of Tolerance currently hosts international interns through the Lingnan W. T. Chan Fellowship Program in partnership with the University of Southern California, as well as through the Austrian Service Abroad.
On a limited basis, the museum may also have the capacity to host currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate student interns to support the museum in a variety of capacities. These internships are offered on the basis of museum capacity and needs, as well as intern interest. Please note that internships are unpaid and must be completed for college credit. If no credit is desired, project-based volunteer positions are also available on a limited basis. With inquiries regarding internship opportunities, please email volunteer@museumoftolerance.com. |
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MOTIVATING TEENS VOLUNTEERS To apply, please complete and submit the application form: MOTivating Teens Volunteer Program Application* *Applications for the Summer 2025 program will open in Winter 2025 |
This teen volunteer program is open to students currently enrolled in grades 9-12. In this program, teens will familiarize themselves with the museum’s exhibitions, mission, and collections, build professional skills, and gain experience in public speaking and educating. The MOTivating Teens program is made up of two parts: an academic-year program consisting of learning-focused meetings held once every other month, which is open to all students and does not require an application, and an intensive summer program in which teens prepare for and ultimately lead public tours in the Museum. Applications are required for consideration to participate in the summer program, and will open in Winter 2025. The next academic-year meeting will take place in December. Please email volunteer@museumoftolerance.com for more information. |
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR AND SECOND/THIRD GENERATION SPEAKERS New speakers are welcomed on a rolling basis. |
We are honored to welcome Holocaust Survivors and their descendants to share their stories of survival with a variety of audiences at the Museum through our Witness to Truth speaker series. Those interested in becoming a speaker are welcomed to contact volunteer@museumoftolerance.com. New speakers are welcomed on a rolling basis. Speakers in this group will also have opportunities to meet and engage with their fellow speakers via regular meetings and events. |
A successful MOT volunteer will demonstrate:
Prior knowledge of or experience in the subject matters covered in the Museum of Tolerance is not required. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds.
MOT Volunteer Orientation Training
Volunteer Applications are accepted through the form linked above. Prospective candidates must participate in a personal interview, followed by reference checks. If accepted to our Volunteer Program, prospective volunteers are invited to attend the formal MOT Volunteer Orientation Training or to begin our Independent Volunteer Training Program.
Volunteer training is followed by a flexible Apprenticeship period designed to allow Volunteers to become comfortable with the MOT, its exhibits and the various Volunteer opportunities, and to become certified before beginning active volunteer service.
The eight-week formal Volunteer Orientation Training includes:
MOT Independent Volunteer Training (IVT) Program
The MOT Independent Volunteer Training Program (IVT) is designed to offer greater flexibility for prospective volunteers who are unable to attend the formal classes, due to school or work schedule conflicts. Prospective volunteers commit to a regular day and time each week that works with their schedule to conduct their training.
The Independent Volunteer Training Program includes three levels of training, with a syllabus to guide the prospective volunteer in exploring the various exhibits and historical content of the Museum at their own pace, and it includes a journaling component.
The MOT also offers update exhibit training and skills workshops for all Volunteers throughout the year.
