Volunteer with NCHS
Volunteers help keep local history accessible to the community. At the Nicollet County Historical Society, volunteers welcome visitors, support programs and events, assist with research, help care for collections, serve on committees, and lend a hand with projects throughout the year.
Whether you enjoy working with people, helping behind the scenes, learning something new, or sharing skills you already have, there may be a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests.
Current Volunteer Need
History Center Greeter
Greeters welcome visitors, handle admissions and gift shop sales, answer phones, respond to basic questions, and help keep the lobby and gift shop tidy. Greeter shifts are two hours and take place Tuesday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Volunteer as your schedule allows. We provide training, and we can teach you the history.
Ways to Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities may include:
- Archives and Research Assistance – Help with research projects, local history requests, or archives-related tasks.
- Collections Care – Work with staff to help care for artifacts and collections.
- Gardening and Outdoor Projects – Help care for native plant gardens and outdoor spaces.
- History Center Greeters – Welcome visitors, answer basic questions, handle admissions and gift shop sales, answer phones, and help keep the lobby and gift shop tidy.
- Programs and Events – Help with event setup, welcome guests, and lend a hand during programs and special events.
- Tour Guides – Lead adult tours and field trips at the History Center.
- Other Skills – Let us know if you have a skill or interest that may support NCHS in another way.
Prefer to talk with someone? Call 507-934-2160 or email info@nchsmn.org to ask about volunteering.
Volunteer Interest Form
Interested in volunteering with NCHS? Please complete the form below and we will follow up with you.