The Moravian Historical Society museum and historic site preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians.
The Museum is open daily from 1 to 4 pm. Reserve a guided museum tour today.
Volunteer with Moravian Historical Society
Volunteer Museum Tour Guides
Do you love teaching and learning about history? Do you enjoy interacting with people of all ages?
The Moravian Historical Society invites you to serve as a volunteer museum tour guide!
As part of our team, you will:
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Provide a welcoming atmosphere and serve as ambassadors for the organization as the Museum's first contact with the public
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Interpret the Museum's exhibitions, helping to give the visitor a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history of the Moravians
Expand your knowledge of the Moravians' contributions to local, regional, and international history, and share this knowledge with visitors. This is a rewarding position that requires interpretive and communication skills, a willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for the Museum, stories, and historic site of the Moravian Historical Society.
Training
Museum tour guides will attend training sessions on Museum collections, histories, and stories. You will learn the skills associated with museum interpretation, including guiding and conversing with guests. These sessions are conducted by the Museum staff, including the Curator and Executive Director, as well as by guests speakers. Training will also include independent reading assignments, resource materials, and short presentations. Following the training sessions, candidates must complete a satisfactory practice tour for staff and fellow volunteers.
Training will take place in February 2024
Click the button below for more information, or download the full position description and application here.
Looking for other volunteer opportunities?
Whether you have a few hours or a few days a month, please consider donating your time and talents by volunteering with us in the following ways:
Buildings & Grounds
Help care for and maintain our historic site.
Collections and Archives
Work with the curator on special projects including research and inventories.
Education
Help develop and run educational programs for school and youth groups.
Events
Help to plan and implement public events.
Exhibitions
Work with our Curator to plan, research, and mount changing exhibitions.
Committee Member
Join our leadership team!
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Finance
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Development
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Curatorial
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Buildings and Grounds
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Publications
Groups: Groups of all ages can help! We are always in need of landscaping help, special event set up and/or clean up, and more.
Internships: We are pleased to work with colleges to offer unpaid, for-credit internships.
Interested in learning more? Please complete the form below.
Or download the form here and return by mail or email.
