Needs From: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

Groundskeepers assist with mowing the grass, weeding the garden beds, and keeping the outdoor space around the museum clean and beautified for the general public. These shifts can be flexible, based on the availability of each individual volunteer. 

The museum hosts events throughout the year and needs assistance with facilitating programs, serving meals, and setting up/breaking down events.

Upcoming Events: 

October 5 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm is our Apple Fest. We will be looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks the week leading up to the fest, throughout the day on October 5, and to help with breakdown the day after the event. If you're interested in volunteering at Apple Fest, sign up to be an events volunteer and our coordinator will connect with you soon with the list of opportunities.

Custodian volunteers help vacuum and sweep the museum when the museum is closed. It takes approximately two hours to vacuum and sweep the museum. Volunteers can come to clean whenever their schedule allows between Sundays and Wednesdays when the museum is closed.

Gift Shop volunteers work during museum hours to assist with gift shop operations, including sales of merchandise. Hours for these shifts are Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Gift Shop volunteers are provided training on the point-of-sale system prior to their first shift.

Docent volunteers work during museum hours to provide tours to visitors and welcome them to the museum. Hours for these shifts are Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Docent volunteers are provided training to familiarize them with the museum exhibits.