Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Charlestown Historical Society. Becoming a CHS volunteer is fun way to learn more about Charlestown’s history, meet fellow history enthusiasts, and, most importantly, contribute to the Society’s mission. Opportunities exist for people with varying interests, ages, skills, and availability.
Volunteers are currently needed for the following projects:
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_Maritime History _Sports History _Government and Politics _Annual Colonial Fair / Ball _Founders Day Celebrations _Bunker Hill Parade _Office Administration _Archives / Library _Digital / Interactive History _Marketing / PR (Website, Newsletter, etc.) _Hospitality / Event Volunteers _Development / Fundraising _Programming |
_Irish History _Colonial History _Charlestown Militia _Native American History _Religious History _Genealogy _Research _Military History _Historic Site Guide _Photography /Video _Education and Public Programs _Event Planning _Membership Recruiting |
Directors and volunteers are needed for the following committees:
| Marketing / PR (Website, Newsletter, etc.) | Exhibit Design and Development | |
| Hospitality / Event Volunteers | Education and Public Programs | |
| Development | Event Planning | |
| Programming | Membership |
There is something for everyone… If you have an idea for a new event or exhibition, please let us know. The Society will be happy to help bring your idea to life.
Volunteers Enjoy Special Benefits
| _Free use of research resources at the Society's library |
| _Free registration for classes and special programs |
| _Invitations to annual member’s dinner, colonial ball, and other volunteer activities & events |
| _A discount on museum and historical society merchandise |
| _Meet visitors from around the country and the world |
| _Work with others who share your interest in history |
| _Notification of new exhibits and public programs |
| _Ongoing education classes |
| _Admission to other museums and historical sites |
To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Charlestown Historical Society, please call 617-241-2201, or fill out our volunteer form.
Once we have processed your application, we will arrange a meeting to discuss specific opportunities in more detail. We look forward to working with you
Interns
Internships for high school, college and graduate students are available. While most internships are available in the Archives and Digital Projects departments, occasionally we accept interns in other departments. See above section on volunteer duties for examples of the type of tasks available. All internships are unpaid, but college credit can be worked out with most educational institutions. Internships vary according to individual needs and goals of the student and CHS.
If you are interested in interning at the Society, please fill out the online application form. Or email us a copy of your resume and cover letter to president@charlestownhistoricalsociety.org .
Charlestown Historical Society • Offices, Top Floor, Bunker Hill Museum • PO Box 291776
• Email editor@charlestownhistoricalsociety.org • tel-617-241-2201
