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Volunteers &
Docents Help Make History Happen
 If you enjoy one or all of these:
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teaching
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learning
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living history
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interacting with the
public
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making new friends
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18th, 19th and 20th
century history
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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:
Facilities and Visitor Services:
- Native American Path
- Garden Maintenance
Genealogy:
- Hard Copy Data Assistant
- Program Intern
- Electronic Data Assistant
- Research Coordinator
Education:
- Costumes Volunteer
- Special Programs and Event Volunteers
General:
- General Administrative Volunteer
Collections and Exhibitions:
- Library Assistant
- Artifact Information Database Assistant
- General Collections Volunteer
Development:
 Training
Training provided by the appropriate department.
Time Commitment
Varies based on the position you wish to fill and the need of the
department.
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.
More
information on Docents
For more information on
volunteering contact Meredith Olan, Volunteer Coordinator, at
704-568-1774 x 105.
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