Volunteer

Opportunities

Old Salem relies on volunteerism to meet its operational and restoration needs and is greatly appreciative of its volunteer staff! There are many opportunities for volunteers in various departments throughout the museum.

Old Salem Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Hidden Town Project Research
  • Restoration Volunteer
    • Assisting with on-site restoration projects under the supervision of Old Salem staff
    • All skill levels welcome
  • “Learning In Place” Educational Initiative Assistant
  • Special Event Assistant
    • Various locations, as-needed basis
    • Attend conferences and seminars and assist in set-up and manpower
    • Sell retail and concessions at on-site events
    • Welcome event guests, hand out programs, assist in coat-checks
    • Assist in parking directions
  • Exhibit Interpreter 
    • Various locations, daily need
    • St. Philips, Blum House, Winkler Bakery, MESDA
    • Provide active and accurate storytelling to visitors
    • Some positions require costumed interpretation, depending on location
  • General Office Assistant
    • Location: Single Brothers’ House, as needed basis
    • Help prepare envelopes and packages for mailings
    • Assist in retail packaging/unpacking
    • Sort and assemble multi-page documents

Volunteer Benefits

  • 20% off purchases in retail stores
  • Free admission for volunteer with Old Salem ID badge

To complete a volunteer application, please click here.

Accessibility Note:

If you are an applicant with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact Old Salem Inc. via telephone, fax, email and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Old Salem by phone (336)721-7399 and/or email [email protected].  Please do not call on the status of your volunteer application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation.