VOLUNTEERING
The Historic Pensacola Ambassador program is a volunteer corps of individuals who give of their time and talents to help sustain our mission.
The opportunities are numerous at the University of West Florida Historic Trust—from living history to archival collections. Are you interested in art and education? Volunteer opportunities are at the Pensacola Museum of Art. Do you love talking with people? Why not volunteer at one of our museum locations. Do you love researching the history of our city? Why not volunteer in our research room assisting patrons in their research. Or, is cataloging collections more your desire? Our Hilton-Green Research Room has many opportunities for those who love tangible history—the papers, the books, and the everyday items that soon become a part of history.
You give us your time and we will give you the history of our city. Do you have one day a week, a month? Whatever time you have available, we have a place for you. Snowbirds welcome.
Join our volunteer ranks, and make new friends in the process.
Volunteer Opportunities at the PMoA
Front Desk Volunteers 18 years old +
Volunteers answer visitor questions; answers and directs incoming calls; stocks and organizes brochures and materials at information desk. Volunteers also track visitor requests, questions, and comments to aid Museum staff. Volunteers maintain and communicate knowledge of current and upcoming exhibitions, education programs, and other public offerings available at PMoA. Front desk volunteers should be friendly, welcoming, posses excellent communication skills; problem-solving skills; ability to use variety of information resources provided, comfortable interacting with visitors of all ages; and comfortable, once trained, ringing up sales (admission and gift shop) on Point Of Sales system.
Education Volunteers 16 years old +
Volunteers in the education program are trained to work with students aged 5 - 13 years old. Volunteers assist the classroom educator with a range of tasks including; project preparation, classroom tidiness, individual attention to students, and ensuring the safety of students in the classroom. Education volunteers must be able to pass a background check and enjoy working with children.
Curatorial Volunteers 18 years old +
Volunteers assist the curatorial staff with assignments that range from database entry, research, updating inventories, and exhibition and collections maintenance. Attention to detail is crucial.
Docents 18 years old +
PMoA docents are trained volunteers interested in leading student and adult tour groups through featured exhibitions. No prior education or training within the arts is necessary to become a docent. Training is provided by PMoA staff and seasoned docents.
In return for a docent's time and talents, they will receive educational opportunities and behind-the-scenes museum experiences.
Upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions
If you are interested in joining the Historic Pensacola Ambassadors program, please select the button below to take you to our volunteer application. Thank you!
For more information about volunteering, please contact Wendi Davis at 850-595-5985x111 or wdavis4@uwf.edu.
- Tuesday, August 15 at 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Wentworth Museum, 300 South Jefferson Street
- Tuesday, September 19 at 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Voices of Pensacola, 117 East Government Street
- Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Wentworth Museum, 330 South Jefferson Street
- Tuesday, November 21 at 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street
- Tuesday, December 19 at 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Wentworth Museum, 330 South Jefferson Street
If you are interested in joining the Historic Pensacola Ambassadors program, please select the button below to take you to our volunteer application. Thank you!
For more information about volunteering, please contact Wendi Davis at 850-595-5985x111 or wdavis4@uwf.edu.
