Become a Volunteer

Front desk volunteer at Winona County Historical Society
Volunteer helping at Winona County History Center Pisanki egg coloring class
Volunteer teaching at Winona County Historical Society's Country School Day Camp

As a private non-profit organization, the Winona County History Center relies heavily on volunteers in various roles, including board members, event committees, visitor services, tour guides, research, and collection care. Your support makes our community-driven success possible. You can apply to volunteer in numerous areas of WCHS! This is truly a community led organization.

​Please note that we cannot accommodate short-term school or sports required community volunteer hours at this time. We do not offer sentences-to-service hours.

Visitor Service

Are you a people person and can multitask? The tickets and information desk at the History Center is the heart of the organization. Welcome visitors, sell tickets and merchandise from the Museum Shop, provide information and more. Due to the level of training needed, this is a long-term volunteer position.

Museum Guide

From Field Trip tours to leading an activity in the museum on a weekend. Engage with young learners from preschool to college in a variety of ways. A flexible weekday schedule and long-term commitment.

Museum Greeter

During our busier times during the main tourist season or for events we need some extra greeters and helpers to make the visitors’ experience top notch. Welcome visitors, answer questions, give directions, and more.

Collections Assistance

Help out behind the scenes by organizing, cataloging, rehousing, and researching. Assist with the care and record keeping of our artifacts by helping with storage organization, research, documentation, cleaning and the like.

Maintenance

Help out seasonally with various light maintenance work. Changing light bulbs, painting projects, grounds clean-up, etc.

Events

Act or guide at the Cemetery Walk, take tickets for an event, help with set-up, and more!