Become a volunteer
Would you like to roll up your sleeves and help ensure that everyone experiences a wonderful visit to our museum? Then you're who we're looking for!
As a public operations volunteer, you are part of the public outreach team. Along with the other volunteers, you will ensure that visitors receive a warm reception and a welcoming experience at DIVA.
Do you have an affinity for our collection, but prefer to work behind the scenes? Then become a volunteer in collection and research or at our library, where we could use your help with all kinds of tasks!
The tasks you can do with us will be tailored to your interests and skills.
What do get in return?
In return, DIVA will offer you an expense allowance of €8.50 per four-hour day worked. You will also receive a volunteer card that allows you unlimited access to DIVA's permanent and temporary exhibition(s).
Who are you?
Are you aged 16 or older and available for flexible work? Let us know who you are and why you want to work with us at info@divaantwerp.be. Who knows, we may soon welcome you as DIVA's newest crew member!
What roles and tasks are available at DIVA?
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You will welcome our visitors to the museum.
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You will oversee the smooth running of group receptions.
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You will welcome and receive guests at events, private viewings and receptions.
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You will have regard for accessibility and extra care for people with disabilities.
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Children in family or school settings will feel welcome with you.
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You can perform administrative tasks (entering addresses, compiling folders).
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You will support the public operations team in putting on activities and events.
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You will ensure that safety instructions are respected.
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You will provide assistance at the special 2D depot.
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You will complete object descriptions in the collection management system.
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You will support the redesign of the classifications.
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You will support depot operations (removal and return of publications and book care).
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You will support the library team in keeping our library catalogue and our exchange database up to date.
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You will inventory unregistered books in Excel with the intention of giving them a new purpose.
Prior to any potential collaboration, we will provide an information session and an individual interview. DIVA is working towards diversity. We find that candidates from diverse backgrounds enrich us.