Get Involved > Volunteer
Volunteers at the Western Reserve Historical Society take History Personally.

Since 1867, Volunteers have contributed to the operations of the Western Reserve Historical Society.  On average and in just one year, 500 volunteers contribute 15,000 hours of time, by sharing their stories, knowledge and skills.  Here are a few of their stories. 

You too can join the long-time legacy of volunteerism at WRHS and become a part of our history.

How do you get started?
It’s simple!  Complete the secure online application and we will contact you!
Or you can email: volunteer@wrhs.org

How can you share your time?
Long-Term Volunteering – An ongoing commitment for 6 months or more. 
Short-Term or Project Based Volunteering – volunteer projects with an end date.
Community or Organizational Group Volunteering - Done in a Day Projects for large groups of 5 or more.
High School Senior Service Projects 
Special Event Volunteers - Intermittent Volunteering on an as needed/as available basis.
Join a Friends Group or Auxiliary of WRHS
 
Where can you volunteer?
History Center at University Circle, Cleveland
    Education Department – working with youth and school age children
    Crawford Transportation Collection – mechanics and research
    Behind the Scenes – office work and event preparations
    Library Archives and Genealogy Center – research, service and/or processing
    NEW WRHS Docent Program – guiding WRHS guests through collections
    Special Events
    Historic Gardens - Grounds

Hale Farm & Village, in the Cuyahoga Valley, Akron
    Education Department – research or interpretation for guests and school age children
    Special Events
    Farming and Gardens
    Behind the Scenes – office work and event preparations

How do you get started?
It’s simple!  Complete the secure online application and we will contact you!
Or you can email: volunteer@wrhs.org