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Become a Volunteer Today!

Volunteering is a fulfilling way to meet new people, motivate lifelong learning, and support an organization you find meaningful. Volunteers play a vital role by lending their time and talents and are central to the ASI experience. A variety of flexible opportunities are available year round, offering ways to connect with others, spark your curiosity, and share common interests.

Become a Volunteer

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Volunteer Benefits

ASI’s work would not be possible without the support of a dedicated cohort of skilled volunteers.
To show our gratitude, ASI is pleased to offer a number of volunteer benefits.

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Museum Admission & Store Discounts

Active volunteers receive a 20% discount in the Museum Store (excluding sale items) and two guest passes annually to share with loved ones.

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Fika Break

Complimentary coffee and treats are offered during scheduled volunteer shifts.

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Special Events

Volunteers receive invitations to participate in field trips, training sessions, and other social get togethers throughout the year.

Volunteer Roles

We are actively recruiting for Mansion Facilitators with availability on Tuesdays, Fridays, and weekends, with availability on weekday afternoons.

Please fill out an application for any of the roles below.

Love the Turnblad Mansion and want to share its many stories and details with others? Excited to connect more deeply to ASI’s rotating exhibitions? Become an ASI Facilitator! Facilitators welcome and host museum visitors, share information, assist with wayfinding, and monitor exhibits. This is a great opportunity for motivated and warm-hearted learners who enjoy history, architecture, art and design, or Nordic culture. Volunteers for this role should feel confident engaging the public and enjoy conversation.  

Help make ASI Arts & Culture Programs even more special! Volunteer projects vary but include greeting guests, handing out programs, or hosting crafts and games. Volunteers sign up for shifts based on interest and availability, making this flexible and dynamic role a great low-stakes way to try out volunteering at ASI.

 

Support the learning and connection of children and families at ASI! Volunteers for this role must be comfortable working with preschool- and elementary-age children in a variety of settings. Shifts may include hands-on help teaching simple handcrafts, greeting families, and supporting program staff with interactive activities like dancing, storytelling, or scavenger hunts. Experience in education or child care preferred.

 

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How to Apply

Ready to get started as a volunteer?

  • Fill out an application by creating a Volunteer Hub account.
  • ASI staff will be in touch to set up a short interview (virtual or in-person options).
  • Complete a background check.
  • Attend a New Volunteer Orientation. Orientations occur in January, February, May, June, October, and November annually.

Contact volunteer@asimn.org with questions.

Thank you for your interest in supporting ASI as a volunteer!

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