Teen Guide Program | Summer 2025
Applications open March 3, 2025
Learn about becoming a Teen Museum Guide
What does a Teen Guide do?
Through tours, conversations, and interactive activities, Teen Guides help make our collections accessible and engaging for all visitors, providing a fresh perspective on the artworks and artifacts displayed.
The investment?
Your time, energy, and enthusiasm! This is a fantastic way to earn volunteer hours and gain invaluable experience in a museum setting.
Concerned that you know very little about art, history, or museums in general?
No worries! Our training program is tailored for high school students and covers all you need to know to interact confidently and knowledgably with museum visitors.
What makes an ideal Teen Guide?
Ideal candidates for this volunteer opportunity are:
- Eager to share their passion for art and learning, ensuring the museum is an accessible and welcoming place for everyone.
- Good at public speaking or willing to learn.
- Flexible, dependable, highly motivated, and a team player.
- Comfortable using devices like computers, tablets, and smartphones for communication and accessing digital content.
- Able to stand and walk for the duration of a tour and navigate the museum, including stairs.
Interested in applying?
If you’re a high school student interested in art and looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Join us to preserve and share the rich legacy of the museum while fulfilling community service requirements and gaining valuable skills.
Program Details
The Teen Guide Training Program is a summer intensive running through July, with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 2 PM. It includes in-gallery learning, art history lessons, and hands-on teaching activities, culminating in a group-led gallery activity presentation. Students should have their own transportation to and from the museum.
How to Apply
To apply for the Teen Guide Training Program, please follow these steps:
1. Fill out the online application form below.
2. Submit the following:
• A completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form, required for all applicants.
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or community leader who can speak to your qualifications and enthusiasm for learning.
• A written letter of interest or a 5-minute video* detailing your interest in the program and any relevant experience with art or museums.
*If you would like to submit a video, please email [email protected] and you will be provided a link to upload the video.
3. Email your Parental Consent Form, Letter of Interest, and Letter of Recommendation to [email protected]
Application Review
The deadline for applications is April 30th. Please note that the program is limited to 12 students to ensure a quality learning experience. Notifications will be sent to students by May 15th.
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your passion for art and museums!
Contact Information For more questions about the Teen Guide Training Program, please contact: [email protected]
