• Administrative Volunteer:
  The Development Office is seeking individuals interested in volunteering during the daytime hours to assist with a variety of administrative tasks, including stuffing envelopes, assembling information packets, copying, and assisting with special event preparations. We particularly need assistance entering data into our computer system. All training provided!
  
  
• Curatorial Volunteer:
  Volunteers who like hands-on projects will enjoy working behind the scenes as curatorial volunteers. Individuals have the opportunity to assist with the care and handling of artifacts in the Trust's collection as well as upcoming exhibits. Please contact the Curatorial Department for more information.
  
  
• Fire Museum Volunteer
  Volunteers at the Fire Museum help share the history of firefighting in York with adult and school age visitors through tours of the Museum. Qualified volunteers can also assist in the maintenance of the antique fire trucks in the collection, as well as maintaining and creating exhibits at the Fire Museum. The Museum is open on Saturdays from April through November. Active or retired firefighters are greatly encouraged to volunteer! Please contact the Education Department for more information.
  
  
• Colonial Complex Tour Guide:
  Have a love for 18th century history? Conduct guided tours of teh Trust's Colonial Complex (the Golden Plough Tavern, the General Gates House, the Barnett Bobb Log House, and the Colonial Courthouse). Tours of the Complex are offered Tuesday through Saturday at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 from April through November. The busiest times for tours are during the summer months. Please contact the Education Department for more information.
  
  
• Bonham House Tour Guide:
  Give guided tours of the Bonham House - the Trust's Victorian-era mansion that was once owned by artist Horace Bonham. Tours are conducted on Saturdays from April through November. The busies season for tours is during the summer months. Tours are conducted at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Please contact the Education Department for more information.
  
  
• Costumed Interpreters:
  During special events, the may Trust require costumed interpreters to assist in "living history", primarily at the Colonial Complex. Costumes are provided for volunteers, who may interact with visitors with specific 18th century activities, or in giving tours of the Colonial Complex. Examples of events that require costumed interpreters include Articles of Confederation Day and the annual Oyster Festival. Please contact the Education Department for more information.
  
  
• Educational Research Assistant:
  From time to time, the Education Department conducts research to expand our interpretation of our museums, or to assist with the creation of new exhibits. Research may be conducted at the Trust's Library and Archives, or through other sources. Contact the Education Department for information about current research availabilities.
  
  
• Library Volunteer:
  Volunteer library aids assist patrons by retrieving and refilling material, making photocopies, and answering questions. Volunteers also help with research, computerizing data, filing, cataloging material, as well as many other tasks.
• Visitor Services Volunteer:
  Visitor services volunteers are trained as frontline representatives at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum. Volunteers assist with the day to day operations of the Museum by greeting and orienting visitors, collecting admissions, handling gift shop sales, and responding to inquiries in person and on the telephone, as well as other tasks.
  

Application Process:
Fill out our online volunteer application.

Also find out about our Internship Program.