Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an essential part of our team. With your knowledge and passion, we are able to share the history of the museum campus with thousands of visitors each year. From leading tours to helping out during our Holiday Traditions, there are countless ways you can get involved with the museum below.
Click ‘Become a Volunteer’ to reach out and get started.
Tour Guides
Guides conduct one-hour tours of the Ellwood Mansion and Ellcourt Home for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Tour guide training is offered twice a year.
Field Trips
The museum offers two tour programs designed specifically for grades 2-5. Field trip volunteers assist staff with delivering these tours for school groups. Training is ongoing and can be scheduled March through November..
Visitor Center
Volunteers in the Visitor Center greet visitors to the museum and act as cashiers at the reception desk and museum shop. Visitor Center training is ongoing and can be scheduled March through November.
Events & Programs
Volunteers assist museum staff in presenting a variety of events and programs throughout the year including concerts, lectures, Ellwood Explorers youth programs, and the annual holiday event. Training is ongoing and can be scheduled March through November.
Volunteer Perks
Field Trips and tours of other local museums and historic homes
Invitations to Special Events
10% Gift Shop Discount
Volunteers who contribute 25 or more hours per year receive a free Individual membership
