Board Members (a voluntary position)

The Voelker Orth Museum is seeking dedicated individuals to support its governance and growth through Board service.

Based in an 1890s Land-marked house in Flushing, Queens, the Museum serves a diverse community with programs in the arts; horticulture & nature science; and local history in a welcoming, inventive, and multi-disciplinary manner.

To achieve its goals and realize its vision, the Board needs individuals with perspectives drawn from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, skill sets, areas of expertise, and lived experiences to help it strengthen the impact of its work. The Museum operates with a small professional staff working in tandem with the Board.

Board members serve on a voluntary basis for 3-year renewable terms. They are expected to participate in six annual meetings, serve on a Board Committee, advocate for the Museum’s needs in the community and among colleagues and peers; and support selected programs.

Prospective Board members should send a letter of interest and resume. Candidates for Board service are asked to complete a short written application and attend a Board meeting before nomination. For inquiries about Board service or to apply, please call, email info@vomuseum.org or write to Patricia B. Sherwood, Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354