VOLUNTEER

Volunteer at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose!

Looking to make a difference in your community? Join our amazing team of volunteers at JAMsj! Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or retired, volunteering at the JAMsj is a rewarding way to preserve and share Japanese American history, art, and culture!  

Our recruitment window for docents, museum store associates, and other volunteers is open December 20, 2025 - January 31, 2026. 

  • Info Session @ JAMsj will be held on Saturday, January 31 from 10 - 11:15 AM (highly recommended)

  • Orientation @ JAMsj will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 9:30 - 11:00 AM (required)

Benefits of Volunteering at JAMsj:

  • Connect with the JAMsj community and make new friends

  • Share and preserve important cultural stories

  • Gain valuable skills and museum experience

  • Earn community service hours (great for students!)

  • Share your knowledge and area of expertise

  • Stay active and engaged while making a meaningful impact

  • Be part of a warm, welcoming, and inclusive team

  • Good Karma!

Next Steps

To learn more about becoming a volunteer with JAMsj, check out our volunteer interest form below!

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JAMsj seeks to create a welcoming and safe environment for our youth volunteers (14 and above) and docents (16 and above). Refer to our policy for more information.

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