New Volunteer Opportunities

New Volunteer Committee Lineup:

• Community Engagement Committee
• Governance Committee
• Resource Development Committee

Get Involved

Want to have insider knowledge and be involved in the planning of all things VAM? Volunteer with us!

Any member of VAM may request to join a committee that oversees just about every aspect, from our annual conference to workshops and more. Get the most out of VAM. We are here to support you.

If you are interested in any of these committees, please fill out this simple form, and your interest will be forwarded to the appropriate committee for review.  Each of these committees meets every other month, mainly virtually.

Ready to serve and contribute to the museum community? The VAM committees are filled by our VAM membership community. 

Community Engagement Committee

Like to spread the word? This committee plans:

• Advocacy 
• Marketing 
• Communications

Governance Committee

This committee handles:

• Nominations for leadership
• Board member onboarding, development, and evaluation
• DEAI Task Force
• Strategic Planning

Resource Development Committee

This committee works with the VAM staff on:

• Fundraising, gifts in kind, grants
• Volunteer engagement
• Work with staff to develop an annual fundraising calendar/plan

Member Engagement Committee

Be part of programming for VAM! The Membership Engagement Committee is responsible for:

• Conference planning with VAM staff
• Workshop development
• organizing and planning Meet-Ups
• Managing the Virginia Certificate in Museum Management Program
• Annual awards such as the Innovative Museum Award, Ann Brownson Award, and the Museum Educator Award