Volunteer in Boston: Promote French Culture

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Adrienne de La Fayette: A Woman at the Heart of Two Revolutions

From Jul 16, 2026 To Sep 10, 2026 See More

Explore the remarkable life and legacy of Adrienne de La Fayette in this special exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. ON VIEW IN THE GALLERY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 10th

Duties

Check-in, bar, and breakdown.

Dress Code

Business casual

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Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Thursday, July 16, 2026 5:15 PM To 8:30 PM 3 Points

Fall Open House 2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 See More

Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!

Duties

Help set-up, guest check in and greeting, breakdown

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Casual, Business Casual

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Thursday, September 7, 2023 5:30 PM To 9:30 PM 3 Points

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.

Duties

Check-in, bar, and breakdown.

Dress Code

Business casual

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Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:15 PM To 8:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Ciné Club Series: Hugo by Pascal Bonitzer

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 See More

Join us for the opening of our Pascal Bonitzer Retrospective with the Boston premiere of Hugo (Victor comme tout le monde), starring the incomparable Fabrice Luchini.

Duties

Assist with set-up, pop-corn, check-in, bar service, break down

Dress Code

Business casual

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Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:30 PM To 9:00 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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William Tell: The Enduring Legacy of a Hero Myth

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 See More

Join former Boston Lyric Opera General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson for a fascinating journey through legend, history, and opera, tracing how the story of Tell has been reimagined across centuries, with live musical excerpts from Rossini’s masterpiece.

Duties

Assist with check-in, food service, bar, and clean-up.

Dress Code

Business casual

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:30 PM To 9:00 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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The Frenchmen: French Theory from Paris to America

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 See More

Join critic and essayist Emily Eakin and MIT professor Bruno Perreau for a lively conversation about The Frenchmen and how French theory captivated America, transformed intellectual life, and continues to shape today’s culture wars.

Duties

Assist with set-up, check-in, wine service, and break down

Dress Code

Casual

Skills

Flexibility to assist in various capacities as needed, including moving chairs and tables.

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM To 9:00 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Ciné-Club: Maigret and the Dead Lover by Pascal Bonitzer

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 See More

Pascal Bonitzer takes on one of France’s most beloved characters, Inspector Maigret, portrayed by the equally legendary Denis Podalydès.

Duties

Assist with set-up, pop-corn, check-in, bar service, break down

Dress Code

Business casual

Skills

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:30 PM To 9:00 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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French Voices at the Boston Book Festival

Saturday, October 17, 2026 See More

This exciting day of author talks offers a unique chance for readers, literature enthusiasts, and Francophiles to engage directly with some of today’s most celebrated French and Francophone voices, while also honoring the art and essential role of literary translation.

Duties

Greet visitors and provide event orientation.
Assist with author signings and manage lines.
Help with room set-up and break-down.
Support the event flow by guiding attendees as needed.

Dress Code

Volunteers will be required to wear a Boston Book Festival t-shirt provided for the event.

Skills

Ability to remain organized and handle multiple tasks.
Flexibility to assist in various capacities as needed, including moving chairs and tables.
Friendly and approachable demeanor for interacting with visitors and authors.

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 AM To 12:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Saturday, October 17, 2026 12:00 PM To 3:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Saturday, October 17, 2026 3:00 PM To 7:30 PM 0 Points Volunteer

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RESCHEDULED Picasso: The Revolutionary Artist

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 See More

Presented alongside the MFA's Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound exhibition, discover how Picasso transformed the course of modern art and continues to inspire artists today.

Duties

Assist with setting-up, checking in guests, serving wine and clean-up

Dress Code

Business casual

Skills

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 5:30 PM To 8:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Portrait of an Unknown Woman: From a Stolen Klimt to a Literary Mystery

Thursday, October 29, 2026 See More

Discover the story behind Camille de Peretti’s bestselling novel, a sweeping family saga inspired by the remarkable history of a long-lost Klimt painting.

Duties

Assist with set-up, check-in, wine service, and break down

Dress Code

Casual

Skills

Flexibility to assist in various capacities as needed, including moving chairs and tables.

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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A Halloween Special : The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) by Jean Epstein

Friday, October 30, 2026 See More

Experience silent cinema as it was meant to be seen; with live music.

Duties

Assist with set-up, check-in, bar service, break down

Dress Code

Casual

Skills

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Friday, October 30, 2026 5:30 PM To 9:00 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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From Saint-Saëns to Britten: The Musical World of Verlaine

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 See More

Discover the poetry of Paul Verlaine through the music of Fauré, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Britten, and more. French tenor Morgan Manifacier bring Verlaine’s words to life in this intimate recital.

Duties

Assist with check-in, assist musician, buffet, and breakdown.

Dress Code

Business casual

Skills

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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The Old Fire: On Writing, Memory, and Belonging

Monday, November 16, 2026 See More

Join French-Swiss-Korean author Elisa Shua Dusapin for a conversation about her acclaimed new novel, The Old Fire, and her distinctive literary voice.

Duties

Assist with set-up, check-in, wine service, and break down

Dress Code

Casual

Skills

Flexibility to assist in various capacities as needed, including moving chairs and tables.

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Monday, November 16, 2026 5:30 PM To 8:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Ciné Club: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer

Thursday, November 19, 2026 See More

A long-lost masterpiece. A dark chapter of history. And a discovery that sends shockwaves through the Paris art world.

Duties

Assist with set-up, pop-corn, check-in, bar service, break down

Dress Code

Business casual

Skills

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:30 PM To 9:00 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Beaumarchais: Playwright, Secret Agent, Revolutionary

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 See More

The little-known story of the man behind Figaro and the secret French support that helped sustain the American Revolution.

Duties

Check-in, bar, and breakdown.

Dress Code

Business casual

Skills

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Tuesday, November 24, 2026 5:15 PM To 8:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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