VOLUNTEER


VOLUNTEER AT SAI

Volunteering at South Asia Institute offers an unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community while being immersed in the creativity of South Asian arts. We are looking for volunteers from many walks of life, who share a passion for fostering cultural appreciation for the South Asian diaspora.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Event & Exhibitions

Support upcoming events with setup and registration
Support upcoming exhibitions with install and deinstallation
Lead tours of the exhibitions as a docent

Outreach & Communications

Design promotional flyers and infographics for social media
Spread the word about SAI events by distributing flyers

Research & Essaying

Research South Asian artists & artworks in the collection
Draft and publish essays for exhibitions
Data entry and management in the SAI archives

NEW: Arts Adminstration

Support the day-to-day operations of South Asia Institute by assisting with administrative, organizational, and communication tasks.

BENEFITS

  • Free exhibition admission

  • Professional and/or academic development

  • An opportunity to build new friendships

HOW TO GET STARTED?

Fill out our volunteer from below. Our staff will review submissions on a rolling basis and will get back to you within the next 1-2 week(s) of submitting a response.

Audio-Visual

Record and edit video footage for SAI events
Assist SAI team with AV needs during events

Thank you for your support!
Please email
info@saichicago.org with any additional questions or concerns.

 

VOLUNTEERS