Hong Kong Palace Museum | Become a volunteer or docent

HKPM Volunteer Programme

Join the Hong Kong Palace Museum Volunteer Programme! We are now accepting applications for a new cohort of volunteers. If you are passionate about Chinese art and culture and a supporter of the HKPM, we warmly welcome your application.

As an HKPM volunteer, you will support a wide range of museum work, including learning programmes, library operations, and visitor services. We will provide a variety of professional training opportunities, focusing on Chinese art and culture, Palace Museum culture, and museum operations.

We welcome interested individuals to submit their applications by filling this application form online by 30 July 2024 at 4:00 pm.

Scope of Work

• Learning Programmes: Facilitate and support the operations of learning programmes and events organised by the Learning and Engagement Section and other departments
• Library Operations: Assist in the operation of the museum library, include cataloguing
• Visitor Services: Greet and orient visitors, handle enquiries about the Museum’s offerings, and conduct surveys

Recruitment Criteria

To be eligible for the programme, you must:

• Be a Hong Kong Identity Card holder aged 18 or above
• Be enthusiastic about Chinese art and culture and museums
• Be fluent in Cantonese and be adequately proficient in Putonghua and English
• Be an effective communicator with a passion for interacting with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Be able to commit to at least four service sessions each month (four hours for each session)

Priority will be given to applicants with relevant experience or a relevant educational background.

Remarks

• First round of shortlisted applicants will be notified by email by 31 August 2024. They will be invited to submit a short video introducing themselves for the second round of selection. Places are limited. Those who are not shortlisted, please stay tuned for our next round of volunteer recruitment.

Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

HKPM Docent Programme

The Hong Kong Palace Museum Docents are an important bridge between visitors and the exhibitions. Through various forms of guided tours and talks, they engage with visitors from diverse backgrounds, including school and community groups, as well as members of the general public. To equip docents for this important task, the Hong Kong Palace Museum provides comprehensive professional training focusing on the museum’s thematic and special exhibitions, Chinese art and culture, Palace Museum culture, and museum operations.

Recruitment of new members will begin as required. Further details will be provided on this page in due course.