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At the Ohio Historical Center, located in Columbus, Ohio, volunteers help people connect with the past to understand the present and create a better future. In order to meet our mission, the Society hosts a variety of opportunities to engage community members. Special events in the Ohio Village unite Ohioans as they experience a town during the civil war era. Tour guides create a world of wonder as they explore the museum with visitors of all ages. Educational aides inform students on important events in Ohio’s past. Library assistants help historians and scholars in their research. Archaeology and curatorial aides clean, store and preserve Ohio’s collections. Data entry clerks maintain the Society’s many databases. While museum shop attendants make sure everyone leaves with a little piece of history. No matter your interest and availability, the Society has a position for you.
The time volunteers give at the Ohio Historical Society is greatly appreciated! In return for the time given the society provides some wonderful benefits. Each volunteer gets free admission to our over fifty sites around the state. At all of the society's gift and craft shops volunteers receive a discount on items. The society sponsors many events, seminars, and workshops where volunteers get discounts on these activities as well.
First, you need to complete a volunteer application.
Applications are available for download on this page in the left column. There are two applications, one for teens (12-18 and still in high school) and one for adults. You may also telephone the volunteer office at 614-297-2392 or write the office at 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 to have an application sent to you in the mail.
Please think about joining this vital organization of people who help make Ohio's rich past become alive for others!
Help Needed Now!
We welcome teens, ages 12-18 and still in high school, to assist on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM with exhibit activities. Training is provided and you must be comfortable working with the public of all ages and willing to learn about Ohio's history and current exhibits. A teen volunteer application can be downloaded on this page in the left column.
Cost Accounting, Energy Audit/Facilities, Special Events, Government Relations, and the Visitor Evaluation departments are in need of interns. These positions are unpaid and part-time. Please contact Mary Cannon at mcannon@ohiohistory.org for a position description.
The Ohio Village comes alive as school groups visit to explore the Underground Railroad, School Days during the 19th century, and life in Ohio during the Victorian age. Costumed and non-costumed volunteer positions available. Training is provided. Events take place between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday through Friday in the months of February to May in the Ohio Village.
Our Communications and Media Relations department needs help with data entry, filing, copying, phone calls, and online entry.
If you are an eligible Work Study student, OHS has positions within our Research, Government Relations, Energy Audit/Facilities, and Cost Accounting departments. Contact Mary Cannon at mcannon@ohiohistory.org for a complete position description.
Regional information can be found at http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/edserv/ohd/about/district.html
History Day is an exciting co-curricular program that encourages young people to explore an historic subject related to an annual theme. Students make history come alive as their research leads to imaginative exhibits, original performances, media documentaries and papers in junior and senior divisions of seven different categories. Volunteers are needed to judge the competition and assist with registration and sales.
Be a part of the Ohio Village Muffins or Lady Diamonds vintage baseball team, Muffins. Season starts in April and runs through October. Most games played on the weekends. Public game is May 3 with the time to be determined. Please contact the volunteer office if you would like to play. Training, more information, and some attire provided.
Get dirty while assisting elementary-aged school groups as they explore and practice the field of archaeology. Help the students draw conclusions from the artifacts they find. The program occurs Tuesdays through Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in April and May. Minimum commitment of one day a week throughout the program.
Experience the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs in the United States. Volunteers are needed to serve as educators and interpreters during museum hours. Special behind-the-scenes training is provided on April 23 6:00 - 7:00 PM or April 24 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Exhibit is open April 25 through July 25.
Volunteers are needed to help with preparation of the sale on April 29 - May 2. Times are to be determined. Volunteers are also needed during the event to assist with sales and customer service. May 3 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and May 4 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. A two-hour shift is requested.
If you do not see an opportunity that interests you, just contact the volunteer office for the latest information. You can
call 614-297-2392, write the office at 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497, or e-mail the
office at: mcannon@ohiohistory.org.
Volunteer at OHS Sites
Around the state of Ohio the Society maintains over sixty sites. The subject matter of these sites ranges from prehistoric Ohio to historic as well as the natural history of Ohio. Many of these sites have great volunteer opportunities. Volunteers at the sites do everything from interpretation to maintenance.
To inquire about volunteer possibilities at other sites: examine our site list at http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/, then contact the site of your choice to request volunteering information.
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