Volunteer

Do you have a passion for local history and all mediums of art? Are you looking for a creative way to give back to the community and you have a few hours a week to spare? Volunteering at the South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts & History may be just the place for you!

Whether you’re looking for a creative outlet or simply an opportunity to be part of a team, the museum has a wide variety of departments to which volunteers can donate their time.

Click an area of interest to find out more.

Ready to being volunteering today? Click the link below for a printable volunteer application.

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Reception Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

You have a pleasant and welcoming demeanor and you’re always wearing a kind smile. You love interacting with people and you have a knack for making everyone feel welcome.

Expectations:

• Greet visitors upon arriving to the museum
• Answer incoming telephone calls and provide general museum information
• Direct visitors to requested locations of the museum
• Occasionally assist with general office tasks

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Display Committee Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

You’re a team player who doesn’t shy away from hard work. You have a keen eye for creative detail, and you can make a lot happen with limited materials and a short amount of time.

Expectations:

• Help plan exhibits using the museum’s collections and other materials elsewhere
• Help assemble and disassemble displays and exhibits

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Collections Committee Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

Your forte lies within the realm of organization. You enjoy creating order and using technology to do it. A big job isn’t daunting to you, and you’re not afraid to get dirty.

Expectations:

• Assist in organizing and maintaining the museum’s collections

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Research Committee Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

You fancy yourself an amateur sleuth, and you’re pretty darn good at it. You’re a big fan of history and mystery, and you enjoy hunting for information to solve the latter.

Expectations:

• Assist customer interested in researching their genealogy
• Help organize and maintain the museum’s genealogy collection

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Hospitality Committee Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

You understand the proverbial notion about the quickest way to a person’s heart. You enjoy serving others, and your flair in the kitchen is how you do it. You love special events – they’re just another way for you to share your latest culinary creation!

Expectations:

• Prepare and provide refreshments for museum events
• Help with the set-up and take-down of tables for public functions

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Gift Shop Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

Sales and customer service is your specialty. You enjoy making people happy, and you do that by sending them home with a bagful of souvenirs. You’re responsible with cash and other monetary transactions, and you know how to stay organized in a high-traffic area.

Expectations:

• Man the gift shop during museum hours
• Help maintain proper inventory control numbers
• Help merchandise stock items to promote revenue growth

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Events Committee Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

You know the local community and what sort of things excites them. You enjoy project management – planning and managing things from the ground up – and no task is too large. You’re assertive when it comes to voicing ideas, but you’re also eager to work with others to get things done.

Expectations:

• Develop plans for museum programs and special events
• Manage/carryout the plans facilitate events

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Arts Committee Volunteer

Does this sound like you?

You have a deep passion for all forms of art, and you may even dabble in a few mediums yourself. Your zeal can be easily applied to event planning, and you know where to go to find the local talent.

Expectations:

• Help initiate contact with local artists
• Help plan art-related activities at the museum
• Help set-up and promote new exhibits

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