Volunteer & Internships

The Museo de Arte de Ponce offers volunteering and internships opportunities to students and people interested in the conservation and enjoyment of our artistic and cultural heritage. The Museo de Arte de Ponce’s internship program offers students the opportunity to gain work experience that will prepare them for careers in art and history museums.

Volunteer & Internships

The Museo de Arte de Ponce offers volunteering and internships opportunities to students and people interested in the conservation and enjoyment of our artistic and cultural heritage. The Museo de Arte de Ponce’s internships program offers students the opportunity to gain work experience that will prepare them for careers in art and history museums.

The Museo de Arte de Ponce offers volunteering and internships opportunities to students and people interested in the conservation and enjoyment of our artistic and cultural heritage.

Available areas to collaborate

  • Luis A. Ferré Historical Archive
  • Rosario Ferré Library
  • Anton J. Konrad Conservation Center
  • Curatorship
  • Security
  • Education

Admission Requirements

  • Commitment to working a minimum of four hours per week or 16 hours a month
  • Written and oral communication skills, preferably in both English and Spanish
  • Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail
  • Facility to work in a dynamic environment
  • Professional demeanor

Application Process

  • Download, print, and complete the Volunteer Application
  • Send the completed and digitalized Volunteer Application with your resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]
  • Go through an interview process

For more information about our volunteer program, call (787) 840-1510 or send email to [email protected] .

“Please fill out the registration form.”
Volunteering
The Internship Program of the Museo de Arte de Ponce offers the student an educational experience that resembles the work environment that they could occupy in the future. Those interned at the Museum are not financially remunerated.

Program

As interns, students can apply their theoretical knowledge in real work situations in the areas of art, art history, business administration, office systems, tourism, social sciences and others.

Types of boarding school

The Museo de Arte de Ponce offers two categories of boarding school:
  • Voluntary internship - is done voluntarily by students who wish to gain practical experience before finishing their university studies.
  • University Internship - is conducted by students who need to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Available areas to collaborate

  • Luis A. Ferré Historical Archive
  • Rosario Ferré Library
  • Anton J. Konrad Conservation Center
  • Curatorship
  • Security
  • Information systems

Admission Requirements

Must be either of the following:
  • Be an active student at the undergraduate level (in your final year of college) or at the graduate level.
  • Have a minimum academic average of 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale.
  • Research and writing skills.
  • Professional demeanor and appearance.
  • Commit to working a minimum of 120 hours during a semester (only applies to volunteer boarding students).

Application Process & Deadline

  • Download, print, and complete the Internships Application
  • Send the completed and digitalized Internships Application with resume, cover letter and official school transcripts to [email protected]
  • Interview with the Human Resources and Volunteers Coordinator and department heads
Deadline:
  • Internship August to December - July 30
  • Internship January to May - November 30
  • Internship June to July - April 30
For more information about our volunteer program, call (787) 840-1510 or send email [email protected].
“Please fill out the registration form.”
Internships