Volunteer Opportunities

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
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