Are you interested in volunteering?

We are thankful for your interest in helping to advance the Elkhart County Historical Society and Museum. Your service provides support to complete projects that make a difference in our operations. As we make changes to our volunteer organization, we hope to better identify opportunities that meet your areas of interest. Our changes will create more meaningful and rewarding experiences for volunteers, as well as offer social occurrences to show our thanks to you, our biggest supporters!

The museum has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Please contact Curator of Education Rebecca Oestreich at 574-848-4322 if you are interested in becoming a friend of the museum.

Museum Operations

Docent: Presents group tours, assists with travel groups, and operate hands-on activity booths (2010).

Newsletter: Publishes quarterly newsletter, submits local history articles, and/or helps with editing.

Collections: Enters accessioned artifacts into electronic database, aids curator and/or archivist.

Library/Genealogical Society: Helps visitors with local history or genealogy research.

Adult Education: Assists with educational programs like workshops or adult group tours.

Youth Education: Primarily helps with school tours, day camps (2009) and children activity days.

Fundraising: Works with Board of Directors to increase annual gifts.

Board of Directors: Establishes policies and helps raise funds for the Historical Society and Museum.

Landscaping: Helps improve and upkeep the Museum’s grounds, for example lawn care and gardening.

Marketing: Distributes event and Museum brochures, works to increase Museum’s visibility. Advertises our resources at local events, for instance the 4-H Fair and Bonneyville Mill Celebration.

Workshops and Events

Local History Workshops: Helps organize and market workshops, or propose a local history program.

Concert Series: Assists museum staff in development of a concert series to highlight local music (2009).

Annual Fundraiser: Helps with decorations, cold calling, and amenities during the event.

Event Volunteer: Develops amenities, assists with marketing, and volunteers the day of an event.