The Museum operates a small outlet that stocks a variety of items such as books about Abraham Lincoln, books about Plymouth history, old-fashioned candy, and replicas of antique toys. The store is open during the Museum’s normal hours of operation and is staffed entirely by volunteers.
If you have any mechanical skills or knowledge of a trade, the Maintenance crew just might be the place for you. Members of the team care for the building’s physical structure and its mechanical systems, build displays and other attractions, and otherwise are the Museum’s “jacks-of-all-trades.” They work Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Guides meet one of the Museum’s most critical needs. They welcome guests, orient them to the building’s layout, and provide information about the exhibits. A friendly disposition and comfort meeting people are the only requisites for the job. Guides who serve in the Lincoln Room have specialized knowledge about Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln and…
The Museum sends the Museum Memo, a quarterly newsletter (4 times a year) to its members, other museums and professional organizations. The Museum invites anyone with writing ability and editorial expertise to help it prepare the newsletter for publication and mailing.
Have a flair for design or an artistic streak? Put it to use; join the Exhibits group and help conceive and erect special displays and exhibits. This team of creative persons continuously garners high praise from the public for its outstanding work. It meets Wednesdays during the year, but every day during exhibit change-over.
Act as the host/hostess of the theater by being in the lobby and taking tickets for the downstairs patrons. They answer any questions that come up and arrive to volunteer 45 minutes prior to start of performance.
Greet the public and help them secure tickets. Some comfort level working with computer programs and financial software is required. During show runs the box office is open one hour prior to the performance. Weekly hours vary.
Former teachers, aspiring teachers and others combine to design and present programs for elementary and middle school students using the Museum’s exhibits and artifacts to present American history in an entertaining and engaging way. The Museum’s educational activities attract schools from throughout the metropolitan area. But, don’t let the term “teacher” scare you; anyone interested…
Volunteer help is needed to manage office computers and software, web upkeep, graphic design, social media management. Also looking for help in poster distribution. Variable day time hours.
Volunteers are instrumental in building costumes as well as putting finishing touches on projects. Time requirement varies with each show but hours are flexible with your schedule.