Most volunteering opportunities center around our programs, festivals, and tours, with opportunities frequently available during weeknights and weekends. 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.
• Back Office Volunteers provide administrative support for AST staff by preparing various materials for donor and membership campaigns, special invitations, promotional flyers, and more. Duties include printing, cutting, folding, and assembling letters and materials.
• 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 a minimum of one shift every 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.