TOUR GUIDE: For people with an interest in history who enjoy sharing their knowledge with new people, guiding in the Skolfield-Whittier House and the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum provides an essential service for the Society. We provide training and orientation in the spring, as well as a variety of guiding options, from public tours to school groups.

MUSEUM TEACHER: If you like participating in fun, hands-on programs, this job’s for you! Assist staff in giving tours to school groups, “hands-on-history” activities to children, and special family-oriented programming. We will provide training.

EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT: If you have an interest in historical research, program design, graphic design or marketing this may be your niche. Assist staff with development and marketing of education programs, both in-house and outreach.

MAINE MEMORY NETWORK: PHS is a contributing member to a web-site called the Maine Memory Network, maintained by the Maine Historical Society. The site provides space for PHS to post descriptions and digital images of objects in its collection. A volunteer is needed to scan the objects and upload the information onto the web-site. We will provide training, but a basic knowledge of computers would be helpful.

MUSEUM STORE STAFF: Work in our museum gift shop, greeting visitors and selling merchandise. Training is provided, with experience in retail and with a cash register helpful.

COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT(S): Those who are detailed orientated with an interest in history will enjoy working with the collections. The volunteer collections assistant(s) will help staff research documents and artifacts, working towards a better understanding of the individual objects that make up the large collection. On a project to project basis, help may also be needed in an effort to improve the organization and storage of the entire collection. Training will be provided.

EXHIBITION TEAM: You can help bring history to the public by participating in a team to develop, research, and install rotating exhibits. Share the fun!

PUBLIC RELATIONS: With all the wonderful programs and exciting events PHS sponsors, we would like someone to help spread the word! Our PR person will write press releases and help with advertising.

RESEARCH ROOM ASSISTANT: Do you have a knack for digging into history? We need people to help visiting researchers and answer requests from our members and the public. This involves working with the Society’s documentary and research collections.

OFFICE ASSISTANT(S): Our office is always bustling with activity and we are looking for someone to join in the action. Our office assistant will contribute their talents through a variety of tasks: organizing research files, assisting with mass-mailings, data entry, and simply helping staff with all the day-to-day tasks of an office. You and your friends can also volunteer on an “as needed” basis to assist with large mailings.

EVENT STAFF: If your interest lies in sporadic work, why not consider helping out at Society events? We need help with program planning, baking, staffing the event, or providing other forms of assistance.

HANDY-PERSON WORK: We need people to carry out small painting projects, general repairs, and construction of exhibit furniture. While we do not normally involve volunteers directly in restoration, there are dozens of projects that need your help.

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