Volunteer

WAYS TO SERVE

As a volunteer driven organization, we rely on the time, talent, and resources that our community can provide. We always welcome volunteer support! As a small organization, we depend on volunteers to staff the museum and assist with collections and clerical work, as well as our youth workshops. Our volunteers learn the fascinating history of the Elizabeth Islands, develop skills, and meet new people. Our positions provide flexible hours and a pleasant, ever-changing environment. For students with community service requirements, or anyone looking to enhance their professional skills, this experience looks good on college applications and resumes!

cuttyhunkhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Greeters

As the backbone of the Cuttyhunk Historical Society, our friendly docents welcome visitors to the museum, answer questions, and locate resources for additional information. Docents receive training and on-going support while working. Must enjoy working with the public and have an interest in Cuttyhunk history. Shifts are typically 2-3 hours. Age 16 and older, please.

Administrative

Filing: We need help filing! This requires a commitment to learn our filing system.

Miscellaneous: sorting, labeling, creating nametags, and making photocopies—whatever is needed.

Scanning: historical photographs and records on our easy-to-use scanner.

Collections

Input information into our collections management database. Volunteers must be comfortable with learning new software, be detail-oriented, and comfortable asking questions.

For consistency and planning, we prefer a minimum of two hours per week for all positions, but any volunteer time is welcome!

CHS President's
Volunteer Service Awards

CHS could not function without its volunteers, and we cherish them all. Each year the CHS President celebrates a devoted volunteer’s involvement by awarding them CHS’s Volunteer Service Award.

2024 - Tracey Dorr
2023 - Tammis Groft
2022 - Maddy Goggin
2021 - Kevin Mach
2020 - Judith and Bill Archer
2019 - Bev and Ned Prevos
2018 - Paula DiMare
2017 - Gail Blout and Nancy Twichell
2016 - Patty & David Frothingham
2015 - Dave Twichell & Joe Twichell
2014 - John Drieze & Steve Baldwin (posthumously)
2013 - Ann Conway
2012 - Ann Kimball
2011 - Libby Anderson & Nina Brodeur
2010 - Kitsy Garfield
2009 - Weezie Garfield
2008 - Shelly Merriam
2007 - Allie Thurston
2006 - Kitsy & Wy Garfield, Smoke & Dave Twichell
2005 - Dix Leeson
2004 - Glen Goslin

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.”