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We love our volunteers!
We love our volunteers! Share your knowledge and skills with others and learn new ones, too. Apply to become a volunteer and help us grow our organization.
Do you authentically represent a person from the past or know a traditional skill? You may be able to serve as a reenactor at our events and programs at Historic Hanna’s Town. Let us know when you sign up to be an Education Volunteer.
Education Volunteer
Step back into the 18th century and volunteer as a tour guide at Historic Hanna’s Town. Tour guides take visitors on tours of the historic site, discussing a range of topics including the early history of Westmoreland County, the American Revolution, daily life in the late 18th century, and the rise, fall, and resurrection of Hanna’s Town. Tour guides will attend orientations and workshops to learn about historical topics and education techniques.
Dr. Kelton Edmonds, Education Coordinator
kelton@westmorelandhistory.org
or (724) 836-1800 x212.
Library Volunteer
Assist with day-to-day activities necessary for running a successful non-circulating library, often visited by genealogists and historians. Help retrieve and reshelve books, organize and prepare mailings, and other simple administrative tasks. Training will be provided by our Librarian.
Beth Caporali, Librarian
beth@westmorelandhistory.org or (724) 836-1800 x100.
Event Volunteer
Assist with a variety of special events including Frontier Court Days, the Historic House Tour, and holiday programs. Work behind the scenes or with the public in a variety of way, such as helping us with setup, preparing promotional mailings, handling tickets, providing on-site directions, and serving food.
Lisa Hays, Executive Director
lisa@westmorelandhistory.org or (724) 836-1800 x200.
Gardens & Grounds Volunteer
Be a steward of our historic site! Assist us with our gardens, which include pollinator gardens, an 18th century kitchen garden, and landscaping around buildings, or lend a hand with basic maintenance of the grounds and trails.
Joanna Moyar, Collections Manager
joanna@westmorelandhistory.org or (724) 836-1800 x116.
Shop Volunteer
If you like people and shopping, this is a good fit for you! Shop volunteers will be responsible for greeting and assisting visitors, selling admissions, and maintaining store merchandise in the Westmoreland History Education Center shop. Training on the Point of Sale system will be provided. This is a year-round opportunity, but volunteers can set their own schedule.
office@westmorelandhistory.org | 724-836-1800 x210