The Center depends on a committed group of dedicated member volunteers to fill a variety of positions and to participate in a wide range of activities and events vital to the successful operation of the Center. Training is available. To get involved, review the many volunteer opportunities.

Treasure Market
Help with this special biennial sale of art, antiques, and collectibles, which benefits the Center's acquisitions program.
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Docents
Docents provide interactive tours of the Cantor Arts Center, the Rodin collection, special exhibitions, and art on the Stanford campus. A new docent training class will begin in September 2009 and run through June 2010. Training will take place at the Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 2 pm; in addition, trainees will be expected to complete readings and other outside assignments and to participate in public tours with a mentor. Upon completion of training, docents are expected to conduct 20 tours per year for a minimum of three years.

Applications are now being accepted, and must be recieved no later than April 10, 2009. Interviews will be conducted during April and May. Previous experience with art and teaching are not required for admission to the training program. Prospective applicants are invited to attend an information session on April 4 from 3 - 4 pm.

For more information, or to request an application, call 650-721-6585 or email abryan1@stanford.edu

Lobby Desks
Greet visitors to the museum and provide information. Requires regular, twice-a-month shifts.

Bookshop
Greet visitors and handle merchandise and sales. Requires regular, twice-a-month shifts.

Administrative Support
Provide information and general office support. Requires regular, twice-a-month shifts.

Programs and Events
Assist with programs and events. Excellent opportunity for those who want to volunteer but can't commit to a regular shift.

Next Generation
Next Generation is a group of Cantor Arts Center members who create programs and events designed to foster the development of the “next-generation” of Center members, supporters, and volunteer leadership. Next Generation’s events include activities for young professionals and families, including the annual Flashlight Tour of outdoor art, Family Day, and exhibition-related programming.

Art Tours
Join the Art Tours Committee and plan popular art tours to private art collections and special exhibitions at other museums around the Bay Area and beyond.
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Art Focus
Work with the Art Focus Committee to plan and execute a series of lecture/discussion sessions addressing a variety of topics of interest to Center members.
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Docent Library
Assist with standard library duties in the library, which supports the docents and the docent training program.

Student Guides
Stanford students lead informal discussions for Stanford student groups.
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For information, or to sign up as a volunteer, email abryan1@stanford.edu or call 650-721-6585.



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