This opportunity is for seniors 55+ to volunteer.
The Racine Heritage Museum is looking for a courteous volunteer to aid us in all areas of the museum, particularly in face to face interaction with museum visitors. This position is excellent for volunteers who are passionate about history, education, or just enjoy being a part of a group of hardworking individuals. Training is provided for all volunteers. Optional organizational and cataloging projects can be provided by the Archives and Curatorial departments for those who are interested. This position requires an individual who can sit for long periods of time. Please note, due to the historic nature of the building, RHM has been grandfathered out of ADA. There are many stairs and no elevators or ramps.
Reception desk volunteers are responsible for:
- Greeting museum visitors
- Answering questions
- Answering the phone and directing phone calls
- Processing purchases from the museum gift shop
- Tracking museum attendance
