Volunteer

Do you have a passion for preserving history and promoting cultural heritage? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community? Join us in our mission to safeguard Slovenia's rich cultural legacy and make it accessible to all.

More information is below, and if you’re interested in volunteering, contact us here.

Opportunities

Whether you're a student looking to gain experience, a professional seeking to give back to your community, or a retiree with a passion for history, there's a place for you on our volunteer team. Current opportunities include the following:

  • Gallery: Help us welcome visitors and provide them with informative tours of our exhibits. Share your knowledge and enthusiasm for Slovenian history and culture with museum guests.

  • Collection: Assist our team in cataloging, organizing, and preserving our extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and artworks. Help us ensure that these treasures are well maintained for future generations.

  • Events: Contribute your creativity and organizational skills to plan and execute engaging programs such as lectures, workshops, and cultural celebrations. Help us create memorable experiences for our visitors.

  • Fundraising: Support our development efforts by assisting with outreach, donor cultivation, and event planning. Help us secure the resources needed to sustain our museum and expand our programs.

  • Grant Making: Work alongside our team to research grant opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and manage grant-funded projects. Your efforts will help us obtain crucial support for exhibitions, archival and conservation projects, and educational programs.

Benefits

Join us in preserving the past and shaping the future. Volunteers at the Slovenian Museum & Archives gain hands-on experience in museum operations and cultural heritage preservation. Benefits of volunteering include:

  • Working alongside passionate professionals and fellow volunteers who share your interests

  • Making a positive impact on your community by contributing to the enrichment of cultural life

  • Enjoying insider access to special events, behind-the-scenes tours, and other exclusive opportunities