Volunteers are busy at Historic Sites

Mill City Museum

School Program Greeter

If you enjoy a fast pace and inquiring minds, this is a position for you! School program greeters greet students, introduce them to the museum and guide them to their program activities. You'll learn from the programs, assist staff and ensure young visitors leave enthused about their experiences.

School program greeters assist 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. during the school year. Currently filled, please check back for updates

Baking Lab Assistant

Every day is different in the Mill City Museum Baking Lab. You won't have to worry about getting bored in this dynamic space. As a baking lab assistant you will:

experiment with recipes
learn about food sources
help guest bakers and staff by mixing batter and kneading dough,
welcome visitors of all ages.

Currently filled, please check back for updates

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North West Company Fur Post

Historic Craft Demonstrator

Travel back in time. Dress in historic clothing to show visitors how to harvest beans, carve canoe paddles, cook like a voyager, sew, do laundry, or start a fire with a fire steel and flint rock. Must be able to study related historic materials and be at least 18 years old. A three-hour training in May plus one day training on site is required with a commitment to at least one six-hour shift per month in June, July and August.

Event Assistant

Events offer variety. Greet visitors, assist in the parking lot, serve refreshments, or lead historic games or craft activities. Must be at least 14 years old and available on weekends. Training will be provided at each event.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities at North West Company Fur Post

Jeffers Petroglyphs

Maintenance Assistant, Golf Cart Driver and Greeter, Prairie Gardener, Botany Associate

These are just some of the things volunteers do. More about volunteer opportunities at Jeffers Petroglyphs.

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Split Rock Lighthouse

Visitor Services Aide

Light house visitors are welcomed by visitor services aides who provide information and directions for the site and local area attractions June through September.

Learn more about Split Rock Lighthouse

EZ Sign-up Form

You should only use this form if you have been instructed to do so by a Society staff person. The EZ Sign-up form is used for a specific one-time event for the Minnesota Historical Society's historic sites or museums.