As a volunteer, you’d act as our librarian during select public hours and by appointment to help the public with research. We have the resources to aid anyone from scholars to students to individuals researching their ancestry, but we need someone dedicated to history, learning, and books to act as a guide and protector in…
If you love history and are seeking the opportunity to share that passion with visitors, this is the perfect fit for you! You’ll educate the public on the history of Heritage Village during both special events and our 90-minute guided tours throughout the year. Tour guides are asked to wear period appropriate clothing.
Throughout the year Heritage Village Museum runs a variety of special events. Help anywhere from admissions and concessions to dressing in period clothing and interpreting our historic buildings or doing 19th century demonstrations, there is something for everyone!
Youll help by scanning tickets, checking Member Passes and identification, answering questions, providing directional information, and distributing promotional materials. Individuals must be outgoing, friendly and possess the ability to communicate with groups of all sizes and abilities. (Accommodations can be made for those who cannot stand for long periods.)
Do you love to dress in period costumes? Are science stage-shows your jam? Does the thought of being on a stage float your boat? You’ll work closely with our staff to deliver quality exhibit interpretations by giving context and a personal touch to the information presented. Behind-the-scenes help is welcome for those with costume repair…
You’ll help by assisting guests with the parking machines, welcoming guests and answering questions. This position takes place outside. (Accommodations can be made for those who cannot stand for long periods)
Do you love engaging groups of school-aged children in science, art, culture, and history? Are you an amazing group greeter and wayfinder? As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside our School and Teacher Partnerships team to deliver content that connects to our galleries, exhibits, and school curriculum.
As a volunteer, you’ll be interacting with guests, answering content and directional questions, and ensuring the safety of artifacts. You’ll work alongside staff to welcome and engage with guests in our temporary and traveling exhibits. Exhibits change regularly so there is always something exciting and new.
Students who enter this long-term college/career prep program are trained to have an impact on the Museum Center’s youngest visitors. Participants are taught early childhood theory, developing and presenting educational demonstrations to the visitors.
Love sharing your knowledge of science, art and Cincinnati history to guests of all ages? You’ll work alongside staff to deliver quality programs to families, adults and children of all ages. **Volunteers must train as Museum Ambassadors before entering a track.