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Give the gift of time

The York County History Center has a number of volunteer opportunities throughout all areas of the organization. From day-to-day, behind-the-scenes work to enhancing the visitor experience during activities at our many special events and educational programs, the History Center is always looking for individuals with a passion for York County history and an interest in serving the community. The History Center invites all volunteers to become members of the organization.

Become a Volunteer

Opportunities by Department

History Center volunteers are managed through each department, based on an individual’s interests, skill sets, and availability. Read on to get an idea of what volunteers might do to help us collect, preserve and share the stories of York County!

Administrative volunteers assist our staff with daily operations of the organization. Volunteers in our development, marketing and information technology areas help with information processing and data entry, market research and community outreach activities, and assisting with mailings and other tasks.

Help the Collections and Exhibits Department manage the History Center’s exceptional collection of historic material objects. Duties may include cataloging and inventorying objects, helping with exhibit preparation, or object research.

The Visitor Engagement Department manages the visitor educational experience of the History Center. Serve as a guide for public, school or group tours at specific sites or help with special events and programs throughout the year for audiences of all ages.

View Visitor Engagement Volunteer Opportunities

Library & Archives volunteers assist library visitors, researchers, and staff. Reading Room volunteers greet visitors, retrieve and re-shelve materials, make photocopies, and guide researchers in use of the archival and library collections. Additional opportunities may include behind the scenes projects such as cataloguing, digitizing photographs and documents, or processing genealogical requests. Currently we are looking for volunteers with experience in genealogy research and volunteers to conduct oral histories.

Explore our Library & Archives

Assist the History Center with large fundraisers, festivals, and special events. Responsibilities may include day of event activities and pre-planning and preparation.

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  • Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.”
    John F. Kennedy

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