Available Volunteer Opportunities
We have a whole list of opportunities just waiting for you! If you are interested in learning more, or applying for a specific opportunity, please scroll down to the form at the bottom of this page!
JOBS IN THE MUSEUM OR AT EVENTS:
Museum Host – greeting visitors, answering basic questions, assisting with retrieving items from the collection for researchers
Office Assistant – copying, scanning, mailing, basic office duties
Mailing Helper – folding, stamping, labeling, etc.
Museum Keeper – vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage/recycling, etc.
Event Host – set up, clean up, greet visitors, handling sales, etc.
WORKING TO KEEP THE ORGANIZATION GROWING:
Committee Member --
Membership Recruiter – encourage friends, neighbors, relatives & other to join
Publicity – contact newspapers & media, work with other historical societies, etc.
Community Outreach – promote HHS and be a spokesperson for HHS
RESEARCH:
Research Assistant – answering requests from public
Special Interest Researcher or Consultant – special research projects
MAINTAINING THE COLLECTION:
Collections Accessioning – accepting new donations; describing items, etc.
Collections Data Processing – entering new donations into collections database
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Photographer – take photos around town, at events, of donations for collection, etc.
Photographer Assistant – provide assistance to photographer, record photos, etc.
Display Designer – experienced in creating eye-catching, informative displays
Graphic Artist/Designer – trained in producing displays, posters, etc.
Translator – work with people who speak different languages, sign language also
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Webmaster – design attractive website and add content, etc.
Social Media Host – develop content & post on Facebook & other social media
Videographer – videotape events
Media Transfer – digitize films, tapes, CDs, DVDs
Transcriber – listening to recordings and accurately typing the interview or proceedings
Newsletter Production
NECESSARY JOBS NEEDED:
Moving and Lifting – must be able to move heavy objects or have a pick-up/van
Handyman – carpentry and/or painting projects, etc.
Errand Assistant – pick up items at stores, distribute flyers/posters, etc.
Light Groundskeeper – weeding, water flower pots, sweeping walks, etc.
JOBS IN THE MUSEUM OR AT EVENTS:
Museum Host – greeting visitors, answering basic questions, assisting with retrieving items from the collection for researchers
Office Assistant – copying, scanning, mailing, basic office duties
Mailing Helper – folding, stamping, labeling, etc.
Museum Keeper – vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage/recycling, etc.
Event Host – set up, clean up, greet visitors, handling sales, etc.
WORKING TO KEEP THE ORGANIZATION GROWING:
Committee Member --
- DEVELOPMENT: encourage membership; fundraising activities
- PROGRAM: develop online and in-person events and member meetings
- COLLECTIONS: assess donations & donation guidelines
- ORAL HISTORY: interview people with connections to Hopkins
- BUILDING: determine present and future use for the History Center
Membership Recruiter – encourage friends, neighbors, relatives & other to join
Publicity – contact newspapers & media, work with other historical societies, etc.
Community Outreach – promote HHS and be a spokesperson for HHS
RESEARCH:
Research Assistant – answering requests from public
Special Interest Researcher or Consultant – special research projects
MAINTAINING THE COLLECTION:
Collections Accessioning – accepting new donations; describing items, etc.
Collections Data Processing – entering new donations into collections database
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Photographer – take photos around town, at events, of donations for collection, etc.
Photographer Assistant – provide assistance to photographer, record photos, etc.
Display Designer – experienced in creating eye-catching, informative displays
Graphic Artist/Designer – trained in producing displays, posters, etc.
Translator – work with people who speak different languages, sign language also
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Webmaster – design attractive website and add content, etc.
Social Media Host – develop content & post on Facebook & other social media
Videographer – videotape events
Media Transfer – digitize films, tapes, CDs, DVDs
Transcriber – listening to recordings and accurately typing the interview or proceedings
Newsletter Production
NECESSARY JOBS NEEDED:
Moving and Lifting – must be able to move heavy objects or have a pick-up/van
Handyman – carpentry and/or painting projects, etc.
Errand Assistant – pick up items at stores, distribute flyers/posters, etc.
Light Groundskeeper – weeding, water flower pots, sweeping walks, etc.