Volunteer

ABOUT THE LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to illustrated storytelling.  Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum’s collection features works by artists including Norman Rockwell, Kadir Nelson, Jessie Willcox Smith, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Judith F. Baca, Frida Kahlo, and Maxfield Parrish; as well as comic art legends such as Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, Alison Bechdel, Chris Ware, and R. Crumb; and photographers Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Dorothea Lange. The Museum also houses the Lucas Archives, containing models, props, concept art, and costumes from Lucas’s filmmaking career.    Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD with a landscape by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA, the Museum is in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, on an 11-acre campus that includes new green space and a 300,000-square-foot building with galleries, two theaters, a library, restaurant, café, retail store, and community spaces.    
Volunteer with the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art   Dear Lucas Museum Community,   Be among the first to shape the visitor experience at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. As an inaugural volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to connect with the community, inspire curiosity through storytelling, and help create meaningful moments for every guest who enters our doors.   JOIN THE STORY   Be part of history by helping shape the Lucas Museum's inaugural volunteer program and visitor experience from day one. Make a meaningful impact by inspiring curiosity, supporting community programs, and creating memorable moments for guests. Grow your network and skills while building connections with fellow volunteers, staff, and museum visitors who share a passion for storytelling and learning.   OPPORTUNITIES

• Welcome Visitors
• Wayfinding Support
• Library Support
• Program Support
• Community Ambassador

  WHAT AWAITS YOU

• Exclusive discounts on museum dining, retail purchases, and select ticketed programs.
• Complimentary parking validation during scheduled volunteer shifts.
• Free admission passes for family and friends, based on availability.
• Recognition for your service through digital achievement badges and milestone service pins.
• Special invitations to annual volunteer appreciation events and recognition celebrations.

  Ready to be part of something extraordinary? 

Volunteer Opportunity Summary

Candidates are selected on an as-needed basis. Submission of this application does not guarantee placement. Volunteers must attend an orientation and will be screened to determine their placement and eligibility for volunteering.

No aspect of our volunteer program is influenced by race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law, but rather by commitment, dependability, and a desire to be of service.  

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 

MISSION AND VISION   The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to the art of illustrated stories. Our mission is to inspire and connect people through the exploration of visual stories and their influences in society.    VALUES Our internal and external practices are shaped by the following beliefs and behaviors.   People First: We meet people wherever they are (physically, intellectually, emotionally). Our inclusive practice connects who people are and what they find emotional in works of art.   Inspired: We believe that art can move you to feel, think, reflect, and act.   Collaborative: We believe that nimble thinking and working together yield exponential results.    STRATEGIC PRIORITIES   Narrative Art: Amplify the social impact of storytelling and illustration.    Community: Connect to a broad and diverse public.   Operational Excellence: Create a healthy and durable institution.     At the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art  we lead through a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within the Museum and with the communities that we serve.