Volunteer Positions
Listed below are all current Volunteer positions available. If you find one you are interested in apply online or call 803.684.2327, ext 107.
- Interpretation-Living History
- Museum Collections
- McCelvey Programs
- Research
- Retail Services
- Special Events
- Support Services
- Visitor Services
- Group Volunteer Opportunities
- Interpretation – School Programs
Interpretation-Living History
Step back in time as a costumed interpreter and bring to life everything from hearth cooking and weaving to blacksmithing and militia drills – opportunities for both 18th and 19th century interpretation are available!
Interpreter – Living History Saturdays (Historic Brattonsville)
• Position Description: Reporting to the Interpretation Manager, volunteers deliver skilled demonstrations or historic house interpretation to visitors with the goal of a meaningful visitor experience and a deeper understanding of life in the SC backcountry in the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an interest in history, a willingness to learn hands-on interpretation skills, energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work with the public in various types of weather; hot, cold, rain etc. Must acquire historic clothing appropriate to the period of interpretation.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete all additional training required by Interpretation Manager.
• Commitment: One Saturday per month.
Museum Collections
Collections include historic structures, decorative and fine arts, furniture, quilts, collections of African and Native American artifacts, and specimen collections including taxidermy mounts. Collections and artifacts are preserved, cataloged, housed and inventoried for use by scholars and the public.
Archives Volunteer (McCelvey Center)
• Position Description: Reporting to the Archivist, volunteer will assist the Historical Center staff in protecting and preserving historical records and collections. Projects might include organizing maps, rare books, clippings, indexing wills, creating box lists and finding aids for collections, with the ultimate goal of preserving historical documents and photos and making them ready for public use.
• Qualifications: Must have a love of history, strong organizational skills and good attention to detail.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete all additional training required by Archivist.
• Commitment: 4 hours per week preferred.
Mounted Collection Caretaker (Museum of York County)
• Position Description: Reporting to the Curator of Natural History, volunteers assist with yearly maintenance of the mounted animals by removing dust and inspecting for carpet beetles and other pests with the goal of maintaining and preserving the integrity of the collection.
• Qualifications: Candidates should be available weekdays, pay keen attention to detail, and work well independently.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete all additional training required by Curator of Natural History.
• Time commitment: one day a week until project is completed.
McCelvey Programs
Hosts speakers and performers series in the McCelvey Center in downtown York. Recent programs include the Peasall Sisters and a wonderful Arts-In-Education series..
McCelvey Program Volunteer (McCelvey Center)
• Position Description: Reporting to McCelvey Center staff, volunteers assist with the logistics of McCelvey programs by taking admissions, ushering, providing refreshments or assisting concessions sales with the goal of a welcoming environment and a memorable visitor experience.
• Qualifications: Must be friendly and outgoing, available weekdays or evenings.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete additional training as needed.
• Commitment: One performance a month, preferred.
Research
Archives and Search Room house a large collection of original documents and scholarly publications on topics related to the history of York County as well as and genealogical reference material. Serves scholars, students and people doing genealogical research.
Research Volunteer (Historical Center)
• Position Description: Reporting to the Historian, volunteers provide assistance by answering email requests for information, copying material related to the Bratton family in wills, estates, inventories, and family papers. The goal is to process research on the Revolutionary War and the Bratton family and to increase our knowledge of Historic Brattonsville and the Bratton family.
• Qualifications: Must have an interest in local history, experience with computers, organization skills.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete all additional training required by the Historian.
• Commitment: Two days a month for 4 hours, preferred.
Retail Services
Museum shops at the Museum of York County and Historic Brattonsville offer a variety of unique and eclectic gifts, pottery, jewelry and souvenirs. A shopping destination for holidays, weddings, and special occasions.
Gift Shop Volunteer (Historic Brattonsville, Museum of York County)
• Position Description: Reporting to the Store Manager, volunteers assist with all aspects of running the store including greeting the public, assisting with purchases, answering the phone, assisting with inventory and arranging displays, with a goal of ensuring that visitors have a pleasant shopping experience.
• Qualifications: Must be courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills, familiarity with computerized cash register or willingness to learn.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete all additional training required by Shop Manager.
• Commitment: Two days a month for 4 hours, minimum.
Special Events
Responsible for all aspects of our special events such as Christmas Candlelight Tours, the Battle of Huck’s Defeat, Earth Day Birthday, Africa Alive as well as our annual Gala and wine tasting event.
Special Events Volunteer (Historic Brattonsville, Museum of York County)
• Position Description: Reporting to event staff, volunteers assist in a variety of ways including admissions, concessions, interpretation, hospitality etc., with a goal of a well-run event and a memorable visitor/guest experience.
• Qualifications: Must be outgoing and friendly, enjoy working with the public, and be able to work in a variety of conditions.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete additional training, as needed.
• Commitment: Time commitment varies depending on the event.
Support Services
Responsible for the cleaning, repair and maintenance of all buildings and for grounds-keeping at our three sites.
Garden Volunteer (Historic Brattonsville, Museum of York County)
• Position Description: With direction and limited supervision from operations staff, volunteers maintain the educational and ornamental gardens at Historic Brattonsville and the Museum of York County with the goal of beautiful, well maintained gardens and grounds.
• Qualifications: Must have gardening experience and knowledge of correct planting, maintenance and pruning techniques.
• Commitment: Varies based on seasonal needs. Some projects require weekly attention
Visitor Services
Performs admissions function at the museums. Ensures that visitors feel welcome, are properly oriented to the museum, and generally assist visitors in any way possible. Answers phone inquiries, gives directions to the site, and creates statistical reports. Promotes membership and upcoming events.
Front Desk Volunteer (Museum of York County)
• Position Description: Under the supervision of the Visitor Services Manager, volunteers greet, admit and orient visitors to the site, answer phones providing visitors with consistent, superior customer service.
• Qualifications: Must be outgoing with excellent communication skills and a flexible schedule.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete all additional training required by Visitor Services Manager.
• Commitment: Time commitment is two days for training and then, as needed.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
provide a wonderful outlet for a company or an organization to volunteer together, having fun while providing a valuable community service. Many of our volunteer opportunities are suitable for groups.
Some examples include:
• Mounted Collections Maintenance (Museum of York County)
• Endangered Native Plant Project (Historic Brattonsville)
• Special Events Volunteer (Historic Brattonsville, Museum of York County)
• Trails Maintenance (Historic Brattonsville, Museum of York County)
For more information, please call Betty Caughman at 803-329-2121 x129.
Interpretation – School Programs
Responsible for creating and delivering educational programs to groups of school children that align with curriculum requirements, as well as educational and informative programs for adults.
Interpreter – School Programs (Museum of York County)
• Position Description: Reporting to the Interpretation Manager, volunteers assist the Education Department with school programs and group tours to students and adults with the goal of an enriching educational experience and a deeper understanding of the interaction of man and his environment.
• Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an interest in science and nature, an energetic outgoing personality, be comfortable speaking to groups of children or adults, and be available weekday mornings.
• Requirements: In addition to the general qualifications, volunteer must complete all additional training required by Interpretation Manager.
• Time commitment: One morning a week.
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