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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. All internships are unpaid unless indicated otherwise.

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

 Opportunities Currently Available:

Education

  • Education Assistant

Exhibits

  • Exhibits Assistant