Volunteer

Volunteers Help Make History Happen

If you enjoy one or all of these:

• teaching
• learning
• living history
• interacting with the public
• making new friends
• 18th, 19th and 20th century history
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg History

Then...

The Charlotte Museum of History and Hezekiah Alexander Homesite is the place for you to volunteer!

Museum volunteers are an essential and critical part of making the Charlotte Museum of History and Hezekiah Alexander Homesite such a wonderful place to visit. You may enjoy volunteering for one of the positions listed below.

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CMH Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Jones, Betty Cowan, Grace Elkins, and Mary Lou Huske

Ann Jones, Betty Cowan, Grace Elkins, and Mary Lou Huske volunteer with the development department, providing invaluable assistance in the membership renewal process each month. With their contagious smiles, cheery warmth and delightful stories, these ladies have much more to offer than their volunteer efforts. All four live just behind the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite at Aldersgate Retirement Community. They enjoy volunteering with the museum because it helps them to remain involved in the community and continue to build social connections. Click here to continue.

 

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We are constantly updating our volunteer opportunities, so please be sure the check the website often!

 

 Education:

• Docent

General:

• Special Programs and Event Volunteers

Collections and Exhibitions:

• Exhibit Tech

Development:

• Membership Ambassador

 

Training is provided by the appropriate department.

Time Commitment varies based on the position you wish to fill and the need of the department. Positions are limited.

Can I get volunteer service hours through the museum for school?

Yes, though we encourage long-term participation. Occasionally, we do need volunteers to help at large events or children’s programs. 

Volunteer Benefits
Ongoing educational opportunities and field trips are available to all volunteers, as well as volunteer appreciation functions. Those that provide more than 20 hours of service per year receive free admission to many of the museum’s programs, discounts in the Museum Shop and IRS tax deductions also apply.

 

For more information about volunteering, contact Brandie Macdonald.