About Volunteer for the Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts

The Fine Art of Volunteering
Make new friends! Exercise your talents! Share your gifts with other members of the community! Volunteer at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts! More than 400 volunteers provide more than 6,000 hours of service annually to the KIA. Your interests and skills can be valuable to the KIA in a number of areas:
--Reception Desk
Greet visitors, give directions, answer questions, and provide information about the programs, events, and activities of the KIA.
--Development
Lend a hand with mailings, membership sales, or delivery of works of art to corporate sponsors.
--Marketing
Help promote the KIA and the Kirk Newman Art School through marketing and PR projects.
--Special Events
The KIA hosts a variety of events. Tasks are varied -- everything from selling popcorn, to helping with art projects, to running a silent auction.
--Hospitality
Plan and host receptions for exhibitions and various KIA social functions.
--Docents
Docents are trained guides who lead museum tours for children and adults. Candidate docents complete a 9-month training course before joining the docent corps.
--Gallery Shop
Assist in all aspects of retail operation.
--Library
Help with cataloging, filing, and circulation of library materials.

Application Process

Volunteer Application:
http://www.kiarts.org/docs/applications/volunteer_app.pdf