Get Involved
The Hinsdale Historical Society is a volunteer organization, and our volunteers are crucial to the ongoing work of the Society. There are numerous volunteer opportunties within the Society. From one-time small projects to leadership opportunities, there truly is something for everyone.
Society Volunteer Needs
We are currently looking for volunteers to:
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join our various Board Committees with the potential opportunity to join the Board of Trustees
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present programs and/or tours to schools and other groups
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take photographs of our programs and events
Volunteer Opportunities at the Hinsdale History Museum
We are currently looking for volunteers to:
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greet visitors during museum open hours
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serve as docents to lead tours of the museum
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help staff with the documentation, storage, record keeping and exhibition of the museum's extensive artifact collection which includes fine art, decorative arts, furniture, historic clothing and textiles
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assist with a variety of administrative items
Volunteer Opportunities at the Archives and Research Library
We are currently looking for volunteers to:
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assist patrons in conducting local history research
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perform research for patrons who cannot access the archives
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help organize and maintain the archives' extensive collection
If you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities at the Hinsdale Historical Society, please email us at info@hinsdalehistory.org