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Volunteer Opportunities at the Archives

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US:

 

We need enthusiastic volunteers who can bring Alabama history alive for visitors and ensure its preservation for future generations.

 

We have opportunities for those who enjoy meeting the public as well as those who prefer to work behind the scenes.

 

Volunteers do a variety of jobs:

  • Receptionists

     

  • Hands-on Gallery assistants

     

  • Docents (Museum tour guides)

     

  • Reference Room workers

     

  • Clerical and research aides

     

  • Archival processors

     

  • Gift cart workers
A junior volunteer helps a young visitor to the Hands-On Gallery make quilt squares.

A junior volunteer helps a young visitor to the Hands-On Gallery make quilt squares.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU:


Volunteer docents give tours of the Archives to school children and adults.
Volunteer docents give tours of the Archives to school children and adults.		Volunteers enjoy social and enrichment events outside of volunteer duties. They also enjoy these perks:

  • Special parking

     

  • Volunteer newsletter

     

  • 10% discount on all gift cart purchases

     

  • Enrichment training that highlights the history of the state and the work at the Archives

     

  • First-hand look at what goes into preserving relics from the past

HOW TO FIND OUT MORE:

 

Call us:
(334) 353-4718

Write us:

Public Services Division
Alabama Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130

Some volunteers enjoy working on historic papers in the Government Records Division of the Archives.
Some volunteers enjoy working on historic papers in the Government Records Division of the Archives.

WHY I VOLUNTEER . . .

 

  • "I'm a history junkie and volunteering at the Archives supports my habit."
    Hands-On Gallery and Gift Cart worker

     

  • "It's interesting to talk to people from different parts of the country and different parts of the world."
    Front desk receptionist

     

  • "I like reading historic records and believe helping preserve them is worthwhile work."
    Government Records worker

     

  • "I like sharing my knowledge of early Alabama history . . . the colorful events and the tragic stories, they are all a part of the state's history."
    Docent

     

  • "History is interesting, and I like working with kids. Being at the Archives teaches you a lot and will help you in the future."
    Junior volunteer

    2008 Judicial Capitol Tour

    2008 Old Fashioned Family Game Day

    2008 Docent Meeting

    2008 Volunteer Holiday Tea

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