Volunteers at the History Center
History Center volunteers help make history come alive. Customer service volunteers greet visitors, help individuals with genealogical research in the library, or assist families during special events. Behind the scenes volunteers may assist with clerical support, do data entry, research topics, or organize materials.
School programs greeters get energized welcoming groups at the History Center.
In a high energy environment, school programs greeters work with children, teachers and chaperones to give them a positive field trip experience. They greet and direct groups, and advise bus drivers of parking.
Volunteers in this role gain a familiarity with Minnesota's history, the Minnesota Historical Society and the History Center.
Commit to Weekdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., October - June. Currently filled, check again for updates.
Museum Store volunteers assist customers and maintain displays.
Share smiles and provide excellent customer service to shoppers in the midst of hundreds of intriguing items. Restock and maintain displays or bag purchases.
Store volunteers work 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. one day per week on weekdays or weekends. Volunteers receive discounts on their purchases!
Currently filled, check again for updates.
Visitor services greeters provide a warm welcome and valuable information.
These volunteers are a one-stop shop able to provide information on a wide variety of topics. Visitors can ask them about membership benefits, where to go find information about ancestors and the day's special activities.
You can be "in the know" as a visitor services greeter.
Commit to two shifts per month for at least one year.
Currently filled, check again for updates.
Expert organizers manage information and communications
Procedure manuals, data bases and filing--oh my!
Learn about behind-the-scenes activities managing the flow of information and documentation. Become an essential part of a dynamic team. Individualized training provided.
Required: Speed, accuracy and attention to detail. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel and keyboarding skills of 30+ wpm a plus
Volunteers receive an insider view of the Minnesota Historical Society, training and skill-building. Currently filled, check again for updates.
Library registration desk volunteers register library users and direct them to information.
Each year thousands of researchers visit the reference library in search of genealogical or other historical topics. Library registration desk volunteers offer a friendly welcome, register partons and provide directions to a variety of resources.
Learn about researchers' projects and trigger your own fact-finding missions.
Volunteer year round on weekdays or Saturdays. Currently filled, check again for updates.
More Volunteer Opportunities
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