Become a Volunteer at the History Center!
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert; an outdoor person or will do anything to keep away from bugs; or are a total history nerd or just kind of interested, we have a place for you as a volunteer. We do NOT currently have volunteer openings in our archives or collections area.
General Volunteer Opportunities
| Outdoor Work |  Lawn mowing; seasonal clean up; tilling; snow plowing |
| Archives and Library | Record gathering and computer entry; scanning and digitizing; inventory; and patron assistance |
| Collections | Inventorying and cataloging; artifact rehousing and cleaning |
| Special Events | Greet visitors at History Center events; help with field trips; interact with guests at events |
| Concessions | Assist with concessions (handle money and food) at Roosters base ball home games |
Current Volunteer Opportunities
History Center Campus Clean-Up
- Saturday, May 9th from 11:30-2:00 pm
- Wear old clothes and shoes, bring water and gardening/work gloves if you have them; you will likely get dirty.
Third-grade field trip assistant
- May 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, and 19 from 9:00-12:00 (volunteer any or all)
- Must have experience working with young students
- Two training sessions and a background check are required
How to apply:
Please fill out this volunteer application and once it has been submitted, we will work with you to schedule an orientation of the History Center to show you all of the really great volunteering opportunities that we have here.
Please click here to access our online application.
Thank you so much, and if you have any questions, please contact us at education@olmstedhistory.com.