Become a Volunteer!
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.
5 Reasons to Become a Volunteer
at the History Center of Olmsted County
- You’re an extrovert and you love meeting people and sharing stories.
- You’re an introvert and you are just fine working on your own researching old photographs and documents.
- You are incredibly handy and want to put your ingenuity to work, building and fixing stuff.
- You love to be outside, either doing yardwork, taking tickets at an event, or giving tours.
- You think history is pretty cool and a great way to get involved in your community.
We have volunteer opportunities for teens, adults, corporations and organizations in just about every capacity – from restoration and preservation to archives and collections; from education and visitor services to marketing, fund raising and special events; and from programming and exhibits to general office and administration work. Know that there is something here for you, and you will find them all rewarding and satisfying.
| Outdoor Work |  Lawn mowing; seasonal clean up; tilling; snow plowing |
| Storytelling | Museum gallery docent; Stoppel Farm docent; Mayowood docent and tour assistant; trolley tour docent |
| Indoor Work | Front desk assistant; gift shop assistant; assist with mailings; data entry; gallery and archive light cleaning |
| Archives and Library | Record gathering and computer entry; scanning and digitizing; inventory; and patron assistance |
| Exhibits | Research; proof reading; construction and fabrication |
| Collections | Inventorying and cataloging; artifact rehousing and cleaning |
| Ambassador | Greet visitors at History Center events; represent the History Center at the county fair and other events; ticket takers |
Fill out the form below and click the submit button. Someone from the History Center will contact you regarding your request to become a volunteer. Thank you for your interest.