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Pooja Kumar "As a first-time volunteer at the Kennedy Center I had an absolutely fulfilling experience volunteering for the maximum INDIA festival in March 2011. As an individual of South Asian descent, I thought I knew it all—but this was truly a gratifying experience in the aspect of volunteering for the arts as well as learning more about my own heritage and culture. It was amazing to see the hard work, research, and collaborative efforts it took to make such an event possible.

Many thanks to the Kennedy Center for giving me the opportunity to spend time as a volunteer supporting such a great cause!"


- Pooja Kumar, maximum INDIA Volunteer
First generation Indian of Punjabi descent

6 primary volunteer areas:

"Ask not what the Kennedy Center can do for you, ask what you can do for the Kennedy Center."
- Bill Turner, Saturday Tour Guide since 1988

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Short-term Volunteer Program

We are not accepting applications for our Short term Volunteer program at this time. Please check back in the fall, 2013 for any updates on this program.

Click to download the short-term volunteer application.

Short-term volunteers are needed for one-day workshops or short-term projects lasting up to six months. Applicants are accepted throughout the year, and applications are kept on file for one year. These projects and workshops, along with any special skills needed for these projects, will be posted on the Friends Web page. The Friends office will then notify any qualified applicants for an interview. Some of past short-term assignments have included assisting with the Dance Theatre of Harlem workshops, acting as consultants for graphic design projects in the Friends office, and translating Kennedy Center documents into various languages.

As an active short-term Friend, you will receive $3 parking rates, occasional offers for specially priced tickets, and a 25% discount at the Kennedy Center Gift Shops.

A Volunteer decorations with balloons A second Volunteer decorations with balloons Volunteers working on gifts