Volunteer
We can't do it without you
We all work together to preserve our Island’s unique heritage. There are numerous ways you can offer your skills...
From the first peoples to present day newcomers, we all impact the islands economic, natural, and cultural history, and by volunteering time at the museum, we ensure that future generations enjoy the legacy we leave behind. It is the the work of volunteers - who create exhibits, catalog and preserve the collections, provide educational programs for school groups, greet and inform visitors, manage the business end of running a non-profit - that keeps our doors open.
And we need your help.
WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
The museum has open volunteer positions in a wide variety of departments, and in exchange for training in a specific department we ask for a commitment of one year. The museum has several training options in place including workshops and individual mentoring from experienced volunteers.
Here are some examples of the positions open:
Events
Assist with the planning and execution of various annual events such as the Virginia V cruise and Heritage picnic.
Marketing
Assist with promotions, newsletters, writing, and image generation for use in online and local marketing efforts.
Operations
Help keep the museum in tip-top shape. Assist with upkeep, cleaning, landscaping, and ordering supplies.
Collections
Help is needed with data entry, scanning of photographs, handling donations, accessioning, and research.
Docents
Become a docent and assist in staffing the museum (one shift per month required, two preferred).
Education
Assist in working with the schools and helping with staffing of school groups visiting the museum.
Membership
Assist with membership management and outreach as well as developing the membership program.
QR Codes
Assist with the creation of an instruction manual to engage visitors with the QR code app.
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS
To find out more about what the volunteer jobs entail, please email us directly through our contact page.