Volunteer – Ohio Feminist Art Museum

Volunteering with the OFAM is a meaningful way to give back to your community and support causes you care about. Whether you’re helping at events, assisting with daily operations, or lending your unique skills, your time and effort make a real difference. Volunteers play a vital role in helping OFAM fulfill our mission, often providing the energy and passion that drive programs forward. In return, volunteering offers the chance to meet new people, gain valuable experience, and find a sense of purpose through service. Every hour donated helps build stronger communities and a better world. Become a volunteer and be a part of making a difference in the world!

Signup to volunteer using the form at the bottom of this page. Don’t see an opening that fits you? We are always looking for people willing to lend a hand, just let us know what you can do!

OPENINGS

Gallery Assistant Volunteer (Part-Time, 4-8 Hours per Week, In-Person)

Location: Westerville, OH | Hours: 4–8 hours during weekends depending on availability

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Gallery Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our museum and help create a welcoming, engaging experience for visitors. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in museums, cultural spaces, community engagement, and feminist values.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and prepare the museum for visitors.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable gallery environment.

• Welcome visitors and provide a friendly, professional first impression.

• Assist with administrative tasks and general museum operations.

• Support the planning and delivery of museum events, workshops, and special programs.

• Help ensure the gallery runs smoothly during opening hours.

What You’ll Gain

• Be part of an organization that promotes feminist ideas, gender equality, and women’s rights.

• Recommendation letters and organizational support.

• Opportunity to develop and implement your ideas.

• Complimentary access to museum events, lectures, workshops, and masterclasses for you and invited friends or family (subject to availability).

• Hands-on experience in museum administration, event management, project coordination, and collaborative teamwork.

• Opportunities to develop practical skills in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and levels of professional experience. Whether you’re a student, career changer, retiree, or simply passionate about our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Team work, punctuality, attention to detail, proactive and professional attitude are very much desired.

If you’re excited to contribute to a welcoming museum space while supporting conversations around feminism, equality, and social change, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Newsletter Volunteer (2–3 Hours per Week, Remote)

Location: Primarily remote | Commitment: 2–3 hours per week

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and creative Newsletter Volunteer to help keep our community informed and engaged. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, digital communications, and organizing information while supporting an organization dedicated to feminist values and social justice.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and distribute 2 email newsletters per month.

• Edit newsletter content highlighting museum news, events, educational programs, and community initiatives.

• Support the organization and maintenance of the newsletter database and mailing lists.

• Collaborate closely with the Social Media Volunteer to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated communications.

• Contribute ideas to improve audience engagement and newsletter performance.

What You’ll Gain

• Support an organization promoting feminist ideas, gender equality, and women’s rights.

• Deepen your understanding of feminist values and social justice issues.

• Opportunity to implement your ideas within a supportive team.

• Complimentary access to museum events, lectures, workshops, and masterclasses for you and invited friends or family (subject to availability).

• Gain practical experience in email marketing, digital communications, content creation, and nonprofit outreach.

• Build skills in collaboration, project coordination, and audience engagement.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, identities, and levels of experience. Whether you’re looking to develop your skills or contribute your existing expertise to a meaningful cause, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for someone with good editing skills, basic web design and digital content creation skills, attention to detail and a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Social Media Volunteer (2–4 Hours per Week, 90% Remote)

Location: 90% remote (occasional in-person attendance for events or content creation opportunities) |. Commitment: 2–4 hours per week

We’re looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Volunteer to help grow our online presence and engage our community. If you’re passionate about storytelling, social impact, and feminist values, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your communications portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for Instagram and Facebook, including:

o Approximately 1 feed post per week

o 4–8 stories per week

• Develop compelling text and simple visual content aligned with our mission and brand.

• Contribute to the development and planning of the social media content calendar.

• Help communicate museum activities, events, educational programs, and campaigns.

• Stay up to date with social media trends and suggest creative ideas to increase engagement.

What You’ll Gain

• Contribute to an organization advancing feminist ideas, gender equality, and women’s rights.

• Deepen your understanding of feminist values and social justice issues.

• Recommendation letters and organizational support

• Opportunity to develop and implement your ideas.

• Complimentary access to museum events, lectures, workshops, and masterclasses for you and invited friends or family (subject to availability).

• Practical experience in social media management, content strategy, digital communications, and nonprofit marketing.

• Opportunities to expand your portfolio while working with a collaborative and mission-driven team.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, identities, and levels of experience. If you’re enthusiastic about using social media to inspire conversations and build community, we’d love to hear from you. Team work, punctuality, attention to detail, proactive and professional attitude are very much desired.

Join us in helping amplify stories, ideas, and initiatives that promote equality, inclusion, and positive social change.

OPENINGS

Gallery Assistant Volunteer (Part-Time, 4-8 Hours per Week, In-Person)

Newsletter Volunteer (2–3 Hours per Week, Remote)

Social Media Volunteer (2–4 Hours per Week, 90% Remote)

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