Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Minnesota Historical Society! Visit the opportunities below for more information.
What's the process?
Step 1:
- Scroll through the list of opportunities below. Click on the title that interests you most.
- Follow the directions in each opportunity description or click the blue "Become a Volunteer" button at the bottom of the page.
- Tip: This list can be sorted by status or by location.
- Under 18 years old? Make sure your parent or guardian downloads and completes a Student Addendum. You'll need to submit this with your application and two references.
- 18 years or older? Due to the nature of our volunteer opportunities, all adult applicants are required to complete and pass a criminal background check (CBC). This will require your SSN, your birth date, and a prior residence – MNHS covers the cost.
Step 2:
- Keep an eye on your inbox! Once we receive and process your application, we'll reach out via email to schedule a time to chat.
- Questions? You can reach us via email at volunteerservices@mnhs.org or by phone at (651) 259-3187 Monday–Friday 9:00 am–4:30 pm CST.
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Position | Location | Status | Category |
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Fix-It Crew | Forest History Center | Open | |
Green Thumb Volunteer | Alexander Ramsey House | Open | |
Green Thumb Volunteer | James J. Hill House | Open | |
Green Thumb Volunteer | Charles Lindbergh House and Museum | Open | People Team |
Historic Fort Snelling Fifes and Drums | Historic Fort Snelling | Open | Specialist Team, People Team, Student Volunteers |
History Day Judge | Open | ||
House Host | Alexander Ramsey House | Open | |
Lindbergh Collections Crew | Charles Lindbergh House and Museum | Open | Specialist Team |
Lindbergh Trail Scout | Charles Lindbergh House and Museum | Open | Project Team |
Marbles & Mischief Greeters | Charles Lindbergh House and Museum | Open | People Team |
Museum Gallery Assistant | Mill City Museum | Open | People Team |
Naturalist Volunteer | Forest History Center | Open | |
School Programs Greeter | Minnesota History Center | Open | People Team |
Special Event Volunteers - Metro Area | Open | ||
Visitor Experience Host | Split Rock Lighthouse | Open | People Team |
Visitor Services Ambassador | Oliver Kelley Farm | Open | People Team |
Volunteers & Interns Support Crew | Minnesota History Center | Open | |
Field Trip Greeter | Historic Fort Snelling | Filled | People Team |
Garden Associate | Oliver Kelley Farm | Filled | People Team |
Garden Associate | Historic Fort Snelling | Filled | Specialist Team |
Golf Cart Driver | Jeffers Petroglyphs | Filled | People Team |
Golf Cart Driver | Historic Fort Snelling | Filled | People Team |
Guest Services Ambassador | Historic Fort Snelling | Filled | People Team |
Invasive Plant Species Removal - Group Volunteers | Jeffers Petroglyphs | Filled | Project Team |
Museum Assistant at the Atlatl Range | Jeffers Petroglyphs | Filled | People Team |
Museum Assistant Flint Knapping | Jeffers Petroglyphs | Filled | People Team |
Museum Assistant Prairie Specialist | Jeffers Petroglyphs | Filled | People Team |
Museum Assistant, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition | Minnesota History Center | Filled | People Team |