Are you interested in volunteering?
The Shelton House is volunteer-run, and we would love to have you!
Volunteer Positions
Tour Guide
Responsibilities: Greet guests; lead educational activities and engage tour group visitors in conversations about the exhibits; encourage inquiry and dialogue; report any maintenance issues; enforce safety rules and assist with guest safety
Qualifications: Enthusiasm for history; good communication skills; willingness to use provided training materials, curriculum, and guidelines to provide a consistent tour experience; availability on Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday from 10am to 3pm in May-October; ability to assist with some or all the tasks listed here
Office Assistant
Responsibilities: Assist with mailings by sorting folding, stuffing envelopes, attaching labels, and preparing mailings for the post office; assist with poster and brochure distribution; assist with fundraising and membership activities via clerical work, phone calls to donors, and signing thank you notes; data entry and membership processing
Qualifications: Willingness and ability to assist with the above tasks; computer skills (helpful, but not necessary)
Building and Grounds Assistant
Responsibilities: Assist with gardening and yard maintenance; assist with monthly safety checks and walk-throughs; painting walls, doors, exhibits, and/or furniture; building furniture or exhibit elements; cleaning and dusting; moving heavy things
Qualifications: A general "handiness" and willingness to contribute
Collections Care Assistant
Responsibilities: Catalog and inventory the collections using PastPerfect software system; photograph objects; clean and organize collections areas; assist in rehousing of artifacts as needed
Qualifications: Organized and detail-oriented; knowledge of history and material culture helpful, but not necessary; willingness to learn new software; willingness to get hands dirty; able to commit at least 8 hours a month to volunteering due to the amount of training involved in this position
Gift Shop Volunteer
Responsibilities: Greet and welcome visitors; explain admission costs and encourage membership; assist guests with store purchases; orient visitors to their museum experience; run the gift shop; answer the telephone; assist with stocking the gift shop; communicate with staff regarding any maintenance issues
Qualifications: Availability on Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday from 10am to 3pm (May-October); friendly, welcoming, and customer service oriented; be willing to learn the Square, cash register, and phone systems; enthusiasm about the museum and region; knowledge of the area is helpful; due to the training requirements for this job, we ask that you commit to at least 30 hours of volunteering over the course of our tour season (May-October, Thursday-Saturday)
Volunteer Event Coordinator
Responsibilities: Manage maintenance and repairs in the Shelton Barn Venue; ensure that the Shelton Barn Venue is neat and organized; manage bookings for events and communication with clients; provide hands-on event support (i.e., setup and breakdown/cleanup); work with outside vendors and supervise their requirements; promote the space for events
Qualifications: Interpersonal skills; communication abilities; ability to keep a level head; exceptional organizational and time management skills