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Volunteer
As the Pioneer Village is free and open to the public, the very survival of the Pioneer Village is dependent upon our wonderful volunteers. We invite anyone interested to apply for a volunteer position. Please complete the Volunteer Application form here and we will be in contact with you soon.
We are currently accepting volunteers for the following positions:
Gatekeeper: responsible for opening and closing the village, welcoming visitors, maintaining the guest registry, and village security.
Docent / Tour Guide: interpret the Village for the visitors. They appear in period dress and truly make the Pioneer Village’s history come alive.
Craft person: demonstrates and teaches a 19th-century specialized skill such as woodworking, spinning, knitting, or blacksmithing. They add richness and depth by showing visitors how the pioneers used their skills to survive. Help as a tour guide during busy times.
Maintenance: help with the maintenance of the museum. With seven buildings more than a century old, there is a lot of maintenance to do to keep them looking good!
Social Media: help maintain the Village Instagram, and Facebook accounts. May also help with other forms of publicity.
College Intern
We have several internship opportunities for students who would like to receive college credit while volunteering at the Pioneer Village. The scope, subject, and time commitment are flexible. Prospective interns can write their own job description under the direction of their supervising professor and the Pioneer Village Director. Interested interns should contact us via email at provopioneervillageSUP@gmail.com. Internships may include some of the following:
- Public Outreach and Programs Coordinator
- Marketing
- Website Maintenance and General Administrative
- Collections Management and Inventory
- Collections Research, Care and Restoration