As a private non-profit organization, the Winona County Historical Society would not be the thriving community driven success it is without volunteers. Community volunteers are in every area of the organization. From board members, special event committees and visitor services to tour guides, research and collection care - there are many volunteer opportunities with WCHS.
Not a WCHS volunteer yet? Would you like to volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering! We are not taking new volunteers during this time due to the current increase of COVID-19 cases in our community. We will keep your information however and will be in touch to see if you are still interested as it becomes safer to welcome new volunteers.
Archives Help out behind the scenes with various needs by organizing, cataloging, housing, and researching in the archives.
Object Collections Assist with the care and record keeping of our three-dimensional artifacts by helping with storage, research, documentation, cleaning and the like.
Visitor Service Are you a people person and can multi task? The tickets and information desk at the History Center is the heart of the organization. Answer phone calls, direct visitors, ticket and shop sales, admissions, etc.
Guide Lead a station for our student Field Trips from area schools. Learn 2-3 exhibit stations and enjoy young learners from preschool to college. And/Or we also have volunteer step-on guides for bus groups. Take adult groups on tours of our historic city!
Maintenance Help out seasonally with various light maintenance work. Changing light bulbs, painting projects, grounds clean-up, etc.
Event Committees We host several special events annually and committee members make them all happen smoothly. Event Committees include, Cemetery Walk, House Tour, Moonlight Revels and more.
Speakers or Class Leaders We are always on the lookout for great speakers with a passion for local stories. Research and present a local topic for our Food For Thought lunchtime learning series, host exhibit activities or lead a craft class!
Plus More! Other opportunities come up with special projects or if you have a special skill to share, let us know.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Visitor Service
No openings at this time.
Tour Guides
Bus Step-on Guide Informational Meeting and Training coming this spring. Stay tuned.