Volunteer in Boston: Promote French Culture

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

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

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

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November Game Club: Trivia Night

Thursday, November 5, 2026 See More

Join us for our members-only Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of pop culture, science, and other categories during this fun, French-themed game night!

Duties

Assist with set-up, guest check-in, assist activities, and clean-up.

Dress Code

Casual.

Skills

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM 2 Points

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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Behind the Curtain : Le Porteur d'Histoire

Thursday, November 12, 2026 See More

Join us for a special preview of Le Porteur d’Histoire, Alexis Michalik’s award-winning play, ahead of its November 13–15 performances at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston.

Duties

Check-in, bar, and breakdown.

Dress Code

Business casual

Skills

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Thursday, November 12, 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

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

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

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Marché de Noël – French Holiday Gift Market

Saturday, December 5, 2026 See More

A joyful day of shopping, tasting, and celebration for all ages; discover artisanal gifts from local vendors, enjoy hands-on crafts and story time for kids, and sample fine food, wine, and French spirits in a festive holiday atmosphere.

Duties

Assist with set-up, guest check-in, mulled wine/hot cider preparation, vendor lunch set-up, membership table and clean-up.

Dress Code

Casual

Skills

N/A

Date Possible Shifts Shifts Points

Saturday, December 5, 2026 9:00 AM To 1:00 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Saturday, December 5, 2026 12:30 PM To 4:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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Casse-Noisette: A Holiday Tale in Music

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 See More

The Arpeggione Ensemble presents a magical mini Nutcracker: Tchaikovsky's music paired with French narration and illustrations from Dumas's Histoire d'un casse-noisette.

Duties

Assist with craft table, check-in, refreshments, and breakdown.

Dress Code

Business casual

Skills

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Wednesday, December 9, 2026 5:00 PM To 7:30 PM 3 Points Volunteer

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