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At the Ohio Historical Center, located in Columbus, Ohio, and at our sites around the state, volunteers help people connect with the past to understand the present and create a better future. In order to meet our mission, the Society hosts a variety of opportunities to engage community members. Special events in the Ohio Village unite Ohioans as they experience a town during the civil war era. Tour guides create a world of wonder as they explore the museum with visitors of all ages. Educational aides inform students on important events in Ohio’s past. Library assistants help historians and scholars in their research. Archaeology and curatorial aides clean, store and preserve Ohio’s collections. Data entry clerks maintain the Society’s many databases. While museum shop attendants make sure everyone leaves with a little piece of history. No matter your interest and availability, the Society has a position for you.
The Society has sites all over Ohio. You can locate a site in your area and contact the site manager for volunteer opportunities. Listings of sites can be found at http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/.
The time volunteers give to the Ohio Historical Society is greatly appreciated! In return, Historical Center volunteers receive free admission to the Historical Center in Columbus, educational opportunities and behind-the-scene tours, a discount on items at the OHS museum store and workshops, and of course fun!
First, find an opportunity and location that interests you. Visit the list of sites at http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/ and contact the site manager for more information. If you would like to get involved at the Historical Center in Columbus, you need to complete a volunteer application.
Applications are available for download on this page in the left column. There are two applications, one for teens (12-18 and still in high school) and one for adults. You may also telephone the volunteer office at 614-297-2392 or write the office at 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 to have an application sent to you in the mail. Send the application to the Historical Center in Columbus or the site where you would like to volunteer.
Please think about joining this vital group of people who help make history today!
Historical Center Opportunities!
We welcome teens, ages 13-18 AND in high school, to assist on Saturdays from 10-1 or 1-4 with exhibit activities. Training is provided and you must be comfortable working with the public and willing to learn about Ohio's history and current exhibits. Commitment of one semester, quarter or the summer is requested with 2 shifts per month. A teen volunteer application can be downloaded on this page in the left column.
Share your love of history with youth and visitors of all ages. Education volunteers help with programs about the Underground Railroad, Pioneer Days, Victorian life and cultural holidays. Activities take place in the Ohio Village and/or the Museum during the school year.
Artist Studio - Love making art? OHS has a temporary Artist Studio through May for our visiting school groups to make art and explore different mediums. Volunteers are needed on Thursdays and Fridays from 10-Noon and Noon-2. Training provided.
Customer Service Assistant - Be the friendly face to greet our guests, provide information about the Center, assist with clerical duties and take parking fees. Training provided. Shifts are 2 to 3 hours a week Monday through Wednesday and Friday between 9-5.
Vintage Baseball - Nothing like a good ol' game of ball. Join the Muffins or Lady Diamonds to learn about and share your love of the sport. Games start in April and end in October. Winter Seminars are provided to learn about the 1860's rules and meet players. Three seminars will be offered at the Historical Center in Columbus. Attendance is recommended. The dates are Friday, 12 February, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm; Saturday, 27 February, from 10:00 am to noon; Saturday, 13 March, from 10:00 am to noon.
Collections Interns - Gain experience working in our Digital Projects department to digitally archive our collections. Or work with the Research Services staff in the reading room assisting visitors and providing research assistance.
Work-Study Positions with CSCC and OSU Students- Opportunities are available for eligible students at Columbus State Community College and OSU. For CSCC students, click here to view available positions:CSCC work-study web page. OSU students can click here to view available positions: OSU work-study web page.
If you do not see an opportunity that interests you, just contact the volunteer office for the latest information. You can
call 614-297-2392, write the office at 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497, or e-mail the
office at: mcannon@ohiohistory.org.
Volunteer at OHS Sites
Around the state of Ohio the Society maintains 58 sites. The subject matter of these sites ranges from prehistoric Ohio to historic as well as the natural history of Ohio. Many of these sites have great volunteer opportunities. Volunteers at the sites do everything from interpretation to maintenance.
To inquire about volunteer possibilities at other sites: examine our site list at http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/, then contact the site of your choice to request volunteer information.
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