Volunteer

Photo: Rachel Ormiston/Burke Museum
Photo: Rachel Ormiston/Burke Museum

Volunteers are at the heart
of our teams and our work

Burke Museum teams depend on the knowledge and strengths of many, and our dedicated volunteers are integral to the work we do. 

In addition to their time, volunteers contribute unique skills, experiences and curiosity, helping to create a space where we can engage further with the world and each other. In exchange, Burke volunteers find community, share and gain knowledge and skills, contribute to research and care for museum collections.

Questions? Contact burkevol@uw.edu or 206.543.3989.

Current volunteers log in here.


 

Volunteer Opportunities

Paleobotany Collections Assistant
(Two positions available)

Paleobotany Collections Assistant volunteers support the curation, organization, digitization, and imaging of the paleobotany (plant fossil) collection. This position works closely with the Paleobotany Collections and Lab Manager and other collections staff/volunteers to make our collection more organized, accurate, and useful for researchers around the world. Full description.

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volunteer interacts with a visitor at Dino Fest at the Burke Museum
Photo: Chris Snyder/Burke Museum
Photo: Chris Snyder/Burke Museum

Volunteering at the Burke Museum

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

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Open volunteer positions are posted on this page. Sign up below to be notified when new volunteer opportunities become available at the Burke Museum.

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Our Work

At the Burke, we bring together people, objects, and the stories that make them meaningful.

Photo: Timothy Kenney/Burke Museum
Photo: Timothy Kenney/Burke Museum