Hong Kong Palace Museum | Volunteer and docent

HKPM Volunteer Programme

The new round of recruitment for the Hong Kong Palace Museum Volunteer Programme is now open for applications. We warmly welcome applications from those who are passionate about Chinese and world arts and cultures.

Upon successfully joining the Museum as a volunteer, you will support a wide range of museum work, including learning programmes, library services, and visitor services. To enhance your skills and knowledge, we will provide a variety of professional training opportunities focusing on Chinese and world arts and cultures, Palace Museum culture, and museum operations.

Please submit your online application form by 24 August 2026, 4pm. We look forward to your participation!

Scope of Work

• Learning Programmes: Provide support to learning programmes organised by the Museum and facilitate interactive experiences both inside and outside the galleries
• Library Services: Provide assistance to the Museum’s library services, including cataloguing
• Visitor Services: Support in greeting and orienting visitors, conducting surveys and audience research

Recruitment Criteria

Eligible applicants must:

• Hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card and be at least 18 years of age;
• Have a strong interest in Chinese and world arts and cultures, as well as museum operations;
• Be fluent in Cantonese, with adequate proficiency in Putonghua and English
• Be an effective communicator with a passion for interacting with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Be available to commit to at least 3 service sessions (4 hours each) each month

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

Remarks

• This round of recruitment is mainly for applicants who are interested in joining the Hong Kong Palace Museum Volunteer Programme. For those interested in becoming a docent, please stay tuned for the further recruitment details in the future.
• First round of shortlisted applicants will be notified by email and invited to submit a short video for the second round of selection. As capacity is limited, in case you do not receive said email by 31 October 2026, 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 the general public, tourists, as well as members of school and community groups. 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, world art, and museum operations.

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