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Our volunteers make a difference.
Meet interesting people, have fun and help share Wisconsin stories while doing it. Our volunteer opportunities let you explore the past and contribute to an exciting future—yours, and ours.
Get Involved with WisHistory
Meet interesting people
Have fun
Help share Wisconsin's History
Current Opportunities
Collect, curate, support and share
Share your love for the past through exciting volunteer opportunities that make Wisconsin stories accessible to future generations.
Library and Archives
Share and care for collections
Collections is not accepting volunteers at the moment. When available, volunteers create inventories, prepare material for storage and support staff research needs. Join our team and preserve important collections.
Cultural Resource Services
Volunteers assist staff with processing archaeological collections, research, data entry, and in the development of program materials. Help preserve Wisconsin’s history.
National History Day
Volunteers evaluate student entries and provide feedback to support student skill building. No history experience is needed and training is provided. Join our judges and learn from young historians!
Attractions and Historic Sites
Volunteers work at attractions and historic sites throughout the state to curate visitor experiences and maintain important spaces. Help our guests enjoy the beauty and history of our sites.
Other Opportunities
FAQs
Background checks are done for every volunteer and is required every three years for returning volunteers
Volunteer opportunities vary in duration based on the volunteer work and the department you're volunteering for
Questions?
For general questions about employment or other work opportunities, reach out to us!
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