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Volunteers and Docents

We're seeking volunteers who are excited to join our mission of advancing cultural exchange! Join us to celebrate the diversity of Asia, inspire empathy, and foster a better understanding of our interconnected world while helping our guests enjoy great art, speakers, and innovative programming.

Volunteers and docents are an essential part of our team, assisting Asia Society Texas in putting forward more than 150 public programs each year. Apply to join us for opportunities in cultural events and educational activities, including live performing arts, film screenings, policy discussions, visual art exhibitions, street festivals, and educational programs for K–12 students and adults!

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Learn more about being a volunteer or docent at Asia Society Texas!

Most volunteering opportunities center around our programs, festivals, and tours, which primarily take place from Fall through Spring each year. While volunteer groups are welcome for larger festivals, the bulk of volunteering opportunities are better suited for individuals.

Volunteer and Docent Opportunities

Art and Architecture Docents lead tours through Asia Society Texas' unique building and current exhibitions on view to provide patrons with a deeper understanding of art, architecture, and culture. Asia Society Texas docents can focus solely on art or architecture or be trained for both.
Education Assistants help manage cultural activities for guests of all ages. Duties include preparation, setup, demonstration, and cleanup of hands-on arts and crafts workshops and projects.
Festival Volunteers assist with our large cultural festivals that take place throughout the year. Duties include welcoming and greeting guests, providing wayfinding assistance, distributing festival materials, supporting activities such as crafts and performances, and helping with setup and breakdown.
Program Volunteers assist in the management of crowds and traffic flow at programs and receptions. Duties include guiding guests to their seats, distributing program materials, directing speakers between programs and receptions, and providing assistance as needed for reception setup and breakdown.
Registration Volunteers welcome and register guests at our programs and special events, providing seat assignments as well as wayfinding assistance.
Skilled Volunteers are considered on an individual basis for specific opportunities around their skills, such as photography, data entry, language, teaching, etc.

Volunteer Requirements

Have a comfort level working with people from diverse backgrounds and ages.
Available to commit to volunteering at Asia Society Texas events for a minimum of six months. Hours are flexible.
Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. Volunteers under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian co-sign their application.

Docent Requirements

Commit to providing a minimum of four tours per year.
Participate in training sessions for new exhibitions to learn about the art on view and methods for engaging tour groups. Sessions occur as exhibitions change; in-person and on-demand access of trainings will be available.
Observe experienced docents and practice your tour. Training sessions give you the facts about an exhibition, while practicing and observing other docents helps you learn teaching methods and different ways to present information and manage tour groups.

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Interested?

If you would like to join our dynamic team of volunteers, please complete the online application below and indicate the volunteer opportunity/opportunities that interest you. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to join an orientation session to be trained as a volunteer at Asia Society Texas Center.

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For more information about volunteering, please contact Rayén Torres and Amal Hasan at VolunteerTX@asiasociety.org.

For information about corporate volunteer opportunities, please contact Mei Qi at MQi@asiasociety.org.

Teen Council

The Asia Society Texas Teen Council is a cohort of teens engaging in year-round programming designed to uplift and amplify student voices representing the diversity of Houston. Throughout the program, teens will learn about diverse cultures, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and build global competency.

Join a group of up to 20 high school students to design programs and resources that make Asia Society Texas a more welcoming, accessible, and relevant space for Houston-area youth!

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Internships

Asia Society Texas’ internship program focuses on providing high school and college-aged students with opportunities to master technical skills, gain essential background knowledge, foster interpersonal skills, and build a network of educational and professional contacts. Through opportunities to build work experience, interns expand their understanding of global affairs and current events that touch upon Asia and Asian America, program development, museum operations, and nonprofit work. The internship also deepens existing relationships and establishes new relationships with high schools, universities, and other community organizations engaged in AST programming.

Paid internships at Asia Society Texas are made possible with support from Regions Bank. Internship opportunities are posted as they are available.

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Memberships

Become a member and enjoy the best of Asia Society Texas — including free exhibition access, members-only programming, and discounts on performances, policy discussions, summer camps, art workshops, language classes, and much more!

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About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.