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10 people are interested
Library Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Portland Art Museum
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10 people are interested
The Portland Art Museum Library and Archives are temporarily located in galleries and transition to their new spaces in May-July. Volunteers are needed to use carts to relocate the Library’s collection of books to their new space. Afterwards volunteers are needed to unbox and help set up the Archives, as well as organize unsorted materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Using carts to relocate Library books
- Unpacking archival boxes and placing them in order on shelves in new location
- Sorting archival materials into prelabeled folders
REQUIREMENTS
- Attention to detail: when books are relocated they cannot fall out of order
- Ability to maneuver into a sitting position on the floor and back up to standing. 20% of the book collection is on the bottom shelf.
- Willingness to ask for guidance when unsure of how to proceed
TIME COMMITMENT/SCHEDULE
- At least 3 hours per week for 3 months, to be completed between Monday and Friday, 9:30am to 12:30 or 1:30pm to 4:30pm
More opportunities with Portland Art Museum
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About Portland Art Museum
Location:
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage diverse communities through art and film of enduring quality, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations.
Description
Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum (PAM) in Portland, Oregon is the only major art museum between Seattle and San Francisco, showcasing the work of artists from across the Pacific Northwest and the globe. A vital cultural destination and educational resource serving audiences who live, work, and visit the region, PAM is internationally recognized for its special exhibitions and encyclopedic collection. Connecting audiences through the arts and engaging with the stories and ideas shaping our present day, the Museum’s diverse programming reflects the passions, values, and creativity of its community. Additionally, the Museum’s film and new media center, PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow opened The Tomorrow Theater on Portland’s Eastside in 2023, creating a new home for cinematic storytelling and extending PAM’s reach to another part of the city.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1119 Southwest Park AvenuePortland, OR 97205
(45.5169 ,-122.68335 )
DATE POSTED
April 7, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 3 hours per week between Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 12:30am or 1:30pm to 4:30pm