Volunteer

Current Volunteer Opportunities

BOARD MEMBER

Bay County Historical Society is currently looking for individuals who are interested in Bay County history and want to serve on the Board of Directors. Applicants need to be 18 years old or older.  This is a two-year commitment. 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose
  • Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization
  • Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission
  • Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy
  • Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in monthly board meetings
  • Participate fully in one or more committees or taskforces
Skills needed:
  • Strategic decision-making skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Adaptability and positive-future thinking skills
  • Strong listening skills
  • Govenance skills

GARDENING & BUILDING MAINTANCE

Bay County Historical Society is currently looking for individuals who are interested in maintaining the front garden and/ or help with cleaning the building.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Weed and care for the front garden
  • Pick up garbage around the parking lot and lawn 
  • Vacuum and mop the museum
  • Clean gallery cases

DOCENT

Bay County Historical Society is currently looking for individuals who are interested in becoming a docent and helping with education field trips.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Greet visitors in Museum
  • Provide high quality customer service to visitors 
  • Assist at Museum Public Events 
  • Assist with educational programming on history topics to groups of all ages


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Bay County Historical Society Museum
321 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
 
989-893-5733
 
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