Volunteer

Greet, welcome and talk with museum visitors about the Methow Valley, local history, technology, farming, agriculture, mining and geology, local historic sites - and learn about them yourself! As a museum host, you'll share Methow Valley history with guests and represent this place we call home.

Hosts should enjoy talking, listening & interacting with all kinds of people: children, adults, elders, families, locals & tourists with a courteous, friendly and professional approach.

Light cleaning & tidying in the museum area required, including wiping down glass cases, sweeping walks, etc. to care for the museum objects & spaces.

Hosts will also perform gift shop sales of books & postcards.

What’s the commitment? What's the schedule? There are options! And yes, take time off for your trip, vacation, camping, visitors - it's summer after all.

• Arrange a consistent weekly 3.5 hour shift 10:00-1:30 or 1:30-5:00, Memorial Day-Labor Day. Monday-Friday or weekend days are available.

• Take a shift 1, 2 or 3 times per month, or alternate weeks with another docent

• Fill in as backup for other hosts or join when we need more help

We will work with you to figure out a schedule.

Training? Attend at least one session to learn about Methow Valley history & the museum buildings, and one session on specifics of the gift shop, opening & locking up, etc. Then, you'll shadow another host before you start on your own. 

Benefits? Receive a complimentary individual membership, 10% in the gift shop, invites to museum events, discover more about the place where you live, and amaze your friends and family with the local facts and trivia you learn!