VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum
Return completed applications to Chris at or at 59 School St. PO Box 1310, Edgartown.
GATEHOUSE Mid-June through Mid-October
The Gatehouse, at the intersection of Cooke and School Streets, is the Museum’s entry point during the summer season. Gatehouse volunteers will be trained to greet visitors, sell tickets, and provide information about the museum and its exhibits.
Shifts are available 9:45 am – 1 pm or 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.
COOKE HOUSE Mid-June through Mid-October
The Cooke House is the focal point and the most extensive exhibition area on the museum campus. Volunteers here will be trained to introduce visitors to the House and its contents, and may offer tours if they are so inclined.
Shifts are available 9:45 am – 1 pm or 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.
PEASE HOUSE RECEPTION/SHOP Year-round
The Pease House contains five exhibit galleries, the gift shop, and staff offices. Volunteers will be trained to greet visitors, answer phone calls, sell merchandise, and answer general questions.
Summer shifts are available 9:45 am – 1 pm or
1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Hours reduced out of season.
SPECIAL EVENTS Year-round
Volunteers will be trained to assist in organizing and implementing components of our seasonal special events. Tasks may include setting up, serving food or drinks, and procuring and processing items for raffle or auctions.
LIGHTHOUSE GUIDES Seasonal
Volunteers will be trained to greet visitors, sell tickets, and provide information about the history of the lighthouses.
Guides’ schedules for the Edgartown and Gay Head Lighthouses are flexible and vary between lighthouses.
HUNTINGTON REFERENCE LIBRARY Year-round
Volunteers will be trained to assist staff with archival projects, organizing and describing manuscript collections andidentifying materials for use in future exhibitions. Training will be provided.
ORAL HISTORY CENTER Year-round
Volunteers will be trained to transcribe tapes of oral history interviews, prepare summaries, index interviews, or input information into the computer database. Some work may be done from home.
HERB GARDEN ATTENDANT May through Mid-Sept.
Our Demonstration Colonial Herb garden requires tending during the growing season from May through September. Work done on volunteer’s schedule.
AUDIO-VISUAL VOLUNTEER Year-round
The volunteer is responsible for recording the exhibits, lectures, and events for archive, web, and development use. Some prior experience strongly preferred.
Return completed applications to Chris at or at 59 School St. PO Box 1310, Edgartown.
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Martha's Vineyard Museum!
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Monday / 9:45am-1pm / 1-5:15pmTuesday / 9:45am-1pm / 1-5:15pm
Wednesday / 9:45am-1pm / 1-5:15pm
Thursday / 9:45am-1pm / 1-5:15pm
Friday / 9:45am-1pm / 1-5:15pm
Saturday / 9:45am-1pm / 1-5:15pm
Sunday / 11:45am-2:30pm / 2:30pm-5:15pm
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