Current Volunteers
In our last fiscal year, volunteers donated nearly 12,000 hours — more than $265,000 in time and skills — to the Burke Museum.
Thank you for being a part of our community, and for supporting us and each other!
Volunteering at the Burke
Photo: Peter Carrs Photography / Surveyor Films
Photo: Peter Carrs Photography / Surveyor Films
If you are passionate about our work, curious about the world around you and committed to building an equitable and inclusive museum for all, we strongly encourage you to apply to an open position. In addition to our immense gratitude, Burke volunteers receive:
Volunteer benefits
- A Volunteer Orientation introducing Burke history, collections, programs and essential operations
- Free museum admission
- Discounts in the Burke Store and Off the Rez Café
- Special event invitations and continuing education opportunities
- Networking opportunities with curators, researchers, museum professionals and other passionate volunteers
- Up-close and behind-the-scenes connections with Burke collections and research
- A Dual Burke membership at 50 volunteer hours
Stay Informed
Stay in the Loop
Open volunteer positions are posted here when available. Sign up below to be emailed when new volunteer opportunities become available at the Burke Museum.
Our Work
At the Burke, we bring together people, objects and the stories that make them meaningful.
Photo: Mark Stone/University of Washington
Photo: Mark Stone/University of Washington
