Join the History Center Volunteer Team!

The History Center is looking for energetic and committed volunteers to help create a great experience for visitors or provide behind-the-scenes support. By contributing your time to the History Center, you can learn new skills, work with motivated people who share common interests, and help visitors of all ages connect with the past. If you have an interest in history and want to share your enthusiasm and talents, we encourage you to apply to become a volunteer.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Docent Program

Do you have a passion for local history? Do you want to learn more about the Tampa Bay region, and share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others? If so, apply to become a docent at the History Center! Leading tours is a rewarding way to share your love of the Tampa Bay region with groups of children and adults. Our staff provides ongoing training and education. We welcome new docents throughout the year. No experience is necessary—the only prerequisites are enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to learn!

Special Events

We are looking for volunteers to help with special events, such as public programs, galas, and receptions. Special events volunteers work on an "as-available" basis, and may assist with program planning, greeting guests, setting up and taking down, and other duties as needed.

Junior Volunteer Team

We invite students ages 13-17 to join our junior volunteer team this summer. Junior volunteers work alongside museum staff to plan programs and special events, greet and assist visitors, serve as floor hosts in the galleries, and help with children’s craft activities. Volunteering at the History Center provides students with a unique opportunity to learn what happens “behind-the-scenes” at a museum, make new friends, and to gain valuable experience in a work setting.

BENEFITS

In addition to the personal and social rewards of volunteering, History Center volunteers enjoy numerous benefits including on-going learning opportunities, appreciation events, a volunteer newsletter and a membership discount.

View our Volunteer Newsletter:
Volunteer Voice, Issue 01
Volunteer Voice, Issue 02
Volunteer Voice, Issue 03
Volunteer Voice, Issue 04
 

HOW TO APPLY

Volunteer applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To learn more about the volunteer program, please contact our Curator of Education, Julie Matus, at 813.675.8981 or matus@tampabayhistorycenter.org.

Fill out a Volunteer Application Form.