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Mill City Museum

Baking Lab Assistant

Assist museum staff or guest bakers by mixing and kneading dough, cleaning up and providing information to visitors. Seeking volunteers with baking experience who enjoy working with people of all ages. A degree of physical endurance is required. Morning shifts available, Tuesday through Friday.

School Programs Greeter

Greet school groups, move them to proper museum areas and provide museum information. Must enjoy working with groups of children in a high-energy environment and be respectful to visitors. This position requires significant walking and standing. Morning shifts available Monday through Friday, during the school year.

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Alexander Ramsey House

Spring and summer volunteer opportunities at the Alexander Ramsey House will be posted here. Please visit this page again.

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Historic Fort Snelling

Activity Assistant

Assist children with hands on activities as they make paper ox carts, work on canoe construction, tin piercing and leaf pressing. Weekday, weekend, evening and holiday opportunities available Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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Jeffers Petroglyphs

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

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Split Rock Lighthouse

Visitor Services Aide

Greet and assist visitors by providing them with information and directions for the site and area attractions. Weekday and weekend opportunities available June through September.

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EZ Sign-up Form

The EZ Sign-up form is used for a specific one-time event for the Minnesota Historical Society's historic sites or museums.