VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County is seeking volunteers to assist with tours, events, and programs, which cover the diverse culture, art, history and interests of Ventura County. The Museum has openings at both the Ventura and Santa Paula (Agriculture Museum) locations for volunteers to participate in educational programs, events and visitor services. Training and mentoring will be provided.
“It is a very exciting time to get involved at the Museum,” said Linda Kimbrough, the President of the Museum’s Volunteer Docent Council. “The opportunities to get to work behind the scenes are just phenomenal. The events, the programs, and the projects are new and innovative and great fun to be a part of.”
“The Museum has a mandate from the local community to create a robust cultural hub for Ventura County,” said Elena Brokaw, Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director. “Our dedicated volunteer staff has been essential to the revitalization of the museum this past year by enriching our programs, educational tours, and exhibits. As we continue to meet our goals, so our need increases for local community engagement and volunteers who are passionate to share Ventura County’s history and culture.’
If you are interested in Ventura County’s history, art, culture and want to help create memorable experiences for our community or inspire the next generation of Ventura County history and art lovers, become a volunteer. Visit the museum’s volunteer page at https://venturamuseum.org/volunteer-opportunities/ to fill out a volunteer application or contact Coordinator of Volunteer Support Colleen Gallo at cgallo@venturamuseum.org
- Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum
- 100 E. Main Street, Ventura 93001 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula 93060
- (805) 653-0323 (805) 525-3100
- Tuesday – Sunday 11a.m.- 5 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday 11a.m.- 4 p.m.
About the Museum: The Museum of Ventura County celebrates, preserves and interprets the art, history and culture of Ventura County, the California Channel Islands and the surrounding region through its collections, exhibitions, events, educational programs, publications and its research library, and serves as a gathering place for the community. Located at 100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001, the Museum of Ventura County is open Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.