Volunteer

The Dayton Art Institute’s volunteers are committed to enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art. With less than 100 employees and nearly 500 volunteers, the DAI volunteers are an essential resource to this organization. Day after day, our volunteers support willingly, as individuals, couples or in a group, to ensure the museum’s success. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities with a minimum age limit of 15.

Click to Volunteer at Oktoberfest

Volunteer positions consist of:

High School Summer Volunteers – Click Here for more information
Auditorium Support (House Captain, Ticket Scanners & Ushers)
Bartenders
Department Support
The Lange Family Experiencenter
Building Rental Support
Greeters
Guest Services Desk
Membership Scanner
Museum Store
Photography Support
Program and Event Support
Team Captains
Summer Camp
Tech Volunteer
Ticket Scanners (programs and events)
Other positions as needed

Commitment

A volunteer commitment may be temporary or long-term. Volunteers making a long-term commitment are encouraged, but not required, to become museum members and complete a minimum of 25 hours annually.

We Offer Three Volunteer Categories

Occasional: For an annual special event such as Oktoberfest, Art Ball, or special projects.
Frequent: Seasonal special events, theatre seasons or event series (parties, jazz, etc.).
Regular: Monthly or weekly schedules at a regular time for events and museum support.

Regardless of the time and commitment you are able to provide, what you can contribute is honored and greatly appreciated. We value any time you can give to ensure our continued success.

Becoming a Volunteer

The Dayton Art Institute is accepting volunteer applications for 2023.

2023 Volunteer Application

Email a completed volunteer application to Monica Walker, Human Resource/Administration Director, at mwalker@daytonart.org , or drop it off at the DAI Administrative Entrance, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Attn: Monica Walker, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405.

Questions or Concerns?
Contact Monica Walker, Human Resource/Administration Director
mwalker@daytonart.org
Office: 937-512-0151

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
The Dayton Art Institute aspires to develop, promote, and sustain an organizational culture and reputation in the communities that we serve as an organization that values, nurtures and leverages inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in all that we do.

Volunteer Hub

Volunteer Hub makes it easy to schedule your volunteer activities at the DAI! All volunteer scheduling is now done online, and volunteers may schedule their commitments months in advance. Once a volunteer is selected, he or she will be provided with a username, password, and guide to the Volunteer Hub. A complete list of currently available volunteer opportunities may be found on the Hub.