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Volunteer

The Johnson County Historical Society is seeking people just like you to volunteer. If you have time or talents to share, please call the JCHS Staff  at (319) 351-5738 or e-mail us. Volunteer opportunities include:

Archives

  • Computer work

Education

  • Costumed interpreter
  • Crafts demonstrator
  • Education assistant
  • Special event planning for holidays
  • Program planning
  • Museum tour guides

Curatorial

  • Collection inventory
  • Object conservation
  • Exhibit building
  • Textile preservation
  • Oral histories

Special

  • Carpentry skills
  • Sewing
  • Secretarial support

Internships

JCHS relies on skilled, motivated and enthusiastic interns to assist with programs, collections, exhibits and many other areas. 

For more information on internships, please contact the Education & Outreach Coordinator at (319) 351-5738 or by email

 

Education

  • Education Assistant

Collections

  • Curaltorial Assistant 
  • Collections Inventory Assistant
  • Emergency Collections Recovery Plan Developer

Exhibits

  • Exhibits Assistant

Development/Marketing

  • Development/Marketing Assistant

Oral History

  • Oral History Transcriber