Program description:
Love History? Love Community? We Need YOU!
Step back in time and help preserve Shenandoah’s rich heritage! The Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum is looking for passionate volunteers to join our team and keep history alive for future generations. Whether you’re a history buff, a people person, or just curious about the past, there’s a role for YOU! We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities from Greeter to Display Management to caring for Artifacts, helping with Events, Decorating and any specialty area of interest. Training is available and some volunteer work can be done remotely. Depending on volunteers’ area of interest, help is needed with research, mural painting, assisting with exhibits, building, taking pictures, Oral History Project, refreshing exhibits, Do a program, and lots more. See attached list for full options.
Location: Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum (800 West Sheridan Ave., Shenandoa Iowa)
Special Areas of Interest:
Bring your special interest in Agriculture, machinery, clothing, weaving, sewing, quilting, children’s toys, old storefronts, music history, railroad, trains, photography, cleaning, design, media, pioneer life, and more. You can take ownership of a display area, work there and share your knowledge.
Skills required:
● RSVP volunteers must be 55 years of age or older.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
● Passion for history and community engagement.
● Successfully pass a criminal background screen.
● Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
● Flexibility to take on various tasks as needed.
Benefits:
● Gain hands-on experience in museum operations and public engagement.
● Opportunity to learn about Shenandoah’s history and heritage.
● Develop new skills and build a network within the community.
● Receive training and support from museum staff
● Supplemental life and accident insurance while volunteering (see brochure).
Supervision: Supervision is provided by the Museum Director.
Operation information: We are a non-profit volunteer-based organization with a mission to preserve and share the history of Shenandoah, Iowa, through artifacts. Throughout its history, the Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum has been operated by volunteers. The Museum offers its volunteers a unique opportunity to utilize their historical skills and interests in the service of the community. They match assignments with the volunteers’ available time and interests and provide training.
For more information, please contact RSVP Volunteer Coordinator at 712-521-8132 or email sheri.bowen@volunteeriowa.org
