Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities
Founded in 1893, MAS fights for intelligent urban design, planning and preservation through education, dialogue and advocacy.
Are you searching for a volunteer opportunity? MAS is always looking for talented and interested New Yorkers to assist us with our work. Only currently available opportunities are listed and this page is updated regularly. All MAS volunteers receive free admission to our exciting tours and programs. Come be part of a dedicated, visionary team!
If you are interested in volunteering for MAS, please email your resume and letter of interest with your availability to:
We look forward to hearing from you.
Walking Tour Volunteers
Since 1956, MAS has been offering walking tours of New York’s cityscape, led by experienced architectural, urban, and art historians, urban geographers, architects, teachers and writers. MAS tours are open to the public and cost $10 for MAS members and $15 for non-members. Some tours are pay on site and some are RSVP. Visit the tours page for more information.
Qualifications
- Represent MAS with great customer service skills: friendly, polite, approachable, professional, courteous
- Support tour leader by collecting attendee money and contact information (money goes to guide at the end of tour; directions and templates provided)
- Send tour feedback to MAS (templates provided)
Time Requirement/Location
- 1x – 2x month, 2 – 3 hours per day; usually weekends
- All weather, outdoors and indoors; 5 boroughs
- Brief phone interview and face-to-face meeting necessary
- 2x on-site, hands-on training
