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Volunteer at KANEKO

Our volunteers help make our programming possible! By contributing your time, energy and specialized skills, help us make our exhibitions and events even more spectacular.

Gallery Volunteer

Be the face of KANEKO by donating your time in our beautiful gallery. Gallery volunteers learn all about our organization, our current season and our extensive programming so they can share that knowledge with visitors. They assist with demonstrations and educational programming as well as events and private rentals.

Tasks

  • Interact with visitors of all ages in the gallery, demonstrate interactive exhibits and educate visitors about gallery mindfulness and our mission of creativity
  • Assist with set-up and coordination of KANEKO events and rentals
  • Represent our organization at off site pop-ups and booths

Benefits

  • KANEKO-UNO Library access and privileges
  • Engage with artists, speakers and community leaders
  • Experience innovative performances and speakers
  • Learn about the day to day operations of a nonprofit art organization

*Must be available for at least 10 hours per month for 3 consecutive months

Exhibition Docent

Share your knowledge and passion for the arts with your Omaha community by leading KANEKO exhibition tours! Whether by leading one of our weekly public tours or showing the space to a group of first graders; volunteer docents are an invaluable resource to share the many stories behind our ever-changing exhibitions.

Tasks

  • Lead groups (children & adults) through the featured exhibition, share your knowledge and encourage visitors to explore and engage with our programs
  • Partner with our education staff to find new and exciting ways for students to experience KANEKO
  • Represent our organization at offsite educational conferences and at local schools

Benefits

  • KANEKO-UNO Library access and privileges
  • Engage with artists, speakers and community leaders
  • Experience innovative performances and speakers
  • Learn about the day to day operations of a nonprofit art organization
  • Receive excellent public speaking experience

*Must be available for at least 10 hours per month for 3 consecutive months

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer. We are currently not taking any more applications for 2019 but will continue to take applications in 2020. In the meantime, please email info@thekaneko.org with any questions.