The Hong Kong Palace Museum announces the launch of its Volunteer Programme

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM or the Museum) is pleased to announce that the first round of recruiting for its Volunteer Programme is now open. The HKPM welcomes applications from enthusiasts of Chinese art and culture and supporters of the Museum. The Programme aims to engage community members in museum operations while celebrating their role as important stakeholders.

HKPM volunteers will assist with a wide range of museum work, including providing specialist support and operational assistance for curatorial and learning programmes, as well as visitor services. The HKPM will offer a variety of professional training opportunities, with a focus on thematic and special exhibitions, Chinese art and culture, Palace Museum culture, museum operations, and more. Volunteers who want to pursue a career in museums or other art and cultural institutions will gain valuable industry experience. More information on the scope of work and recruitment criteria can be found in the Appendix.

How to Apply
Applicants should fill out and submit the online application form by 23 December 2021.
Please direct any enquiries to volunteer@hkpm.org.hk.

Online Briefing
To learn more about the scope of work of HKPM’s volunteers and other information, please register for an online briefing session on 12 December 2021 (Sunday). Registration closes at 5:00pm, 10 December 2021 (Friday).

Other HKPM Programmes
The HKPM’s Docent Programme will be launched at a later stage.

Remarks

About the Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Hong Kong Palace Museum aspires to become one of the world’s leading cultural institutions committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, while advancing dialogue among world civilisations through international partnerships. Scheduled to open in July 2022, the Museum is a collaborative project between the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Palace Museum. The capital cost of the Museum is fully funded by a donation of HK$3.5 billion from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Embracing new curatorial approaches, the Museum will offer a Hong Kong perspective and a global vision, presenting the finest objects from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world. Through innovative research and travelling exhibitions, as well as educational, cultural, and professional exchange programmes, the Museum will build international partnerships and help position Hong Kong as a hub for art and cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. As a world-class institution, the Museum is, at heart, a cultural resource that belongs to the community of Hong Kong. And as a dynamic platform, it will inspire community engagement, foster dialogue and partnerships, and promote creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration.

https://www.westkowloon.hk/en/hkpm

About the West Kowloon Cultural District
The West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the largest and most ambitious cultural projects in the world. Its vision is to create a vibrant new cultural quarter for Hong Kong on forty hectares of reclaimed land located alongside Victoria Harbour. With a varied mix of theatres, performance spaces, and museums, the West Kowloon Cultural District will produce and host world-class exhibitions, performances, and cultural events, providing twenty-three hectares of public open space, including a two-kilometre waterfront promenade.

Appendix

Scope of Work

• Specialist Support: Volunteers will contribute to wide-ranging projects related to exhibition, research, conservation, and translation, as well as marketing and social media.
• Learning Programmes and Events Management: Volunteers will facilitate and support learning programmes and events organised by the Learning and Engagement Section and other teams.
• Visitor Services: Volunteers will assist the Museum’s visitor service specialists in welcoming and orienting visitors and sharing information about exhibitions, events, and other museum offerings.

Recruitment Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the programme, you should be:

• A Hong Kong Identity Card holder of the age of 18 years or over
• Enthusiastic about Chinese art and culture and museums
• Fluent in Cantonese, with adequate Mandarin and English
• A good communicator with a passion for interacting with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Available to commit to at least three timeslots each month (please refer to the application form)

Applicants possessing a background in art, design, architecture, Chinese history, Chinese literature, English, education, or other related subjects will be at an advantage. Preference will also be given to those with expertise in areas such as conservation, history, translation, accessibility services, customer services, and programme management and coordination.

Additional Remarks
As capacity is limited, applicants who do not receive an invitation for interviews this round should stay tuned for our next round of volunteer recruitment.

Online Briefing Session