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Volunteer

We're Looking For Great Volunteers!

If you love Kentucky history, sharing your knowledge, working with amazing people, exploring and preserving stories of the past, or being involved in an organization that makes a difference, then KHS has a volunteer opportunity for you.

Our volunteer ambassadors:

  • Enhance the visitor experience at all KHS locations

  • Help curators and archivists catalog collections

  • Provide behind-the-scenes support

  • Welcome and guide our guests at special events

  • Assist with educational programming

  • Work with outreach programs to deliver access to KHS statewide. 

  • Judge National History Day in Kentucky

Apply below to volunteer at KHS. As part of the application process, we'll schedule an interview so we can get to know you! All volunteers must complete these steps, including a background and reference check. This process can take up to three weeks. 

Mickelson Max Kristen Wheatley

Volunteer of the Month

Maxwell Mickelson

Maxwell joined the KHS Volunteer team in October of 2024 to gain further knowledge about Kentucky’s history and create phenomenal connections. He is currently pursuing his master’s at the University of Kentucky.  

A geologist by trade, Maxwell uses his knowledge to educate groups on coal and the importance both chemistry and history play together to progress the industry while demonstrating our interactive exhibits.  

He has assisted with events such as Candlelight and Homeschool History Day. He also participates in our Virtual Transcription program to enhance better access to our digital collections. 

 

 

Volunteers Build Our Community

At the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), we work together as a community to accomplish our mission.

Volunteers work behind the scenes in the library, archives, and collections. They often scan, photograph, and catalog objects and archives to assist KHS staff in their work. Volunteers even work virtually to transcribe much-needed documents. In many ways, it’s thanks to these dedicated, meticulous souls that we can make these collections available to you.

Our volunteers on the front lines also interact with visitors and represent KHS to people worldwide. Knowledgeable volunteers make our visitors feel welcome and provide them with the information they need to have a pleasant visit to our campus. Museum ambassadors engage with school groups and encourage children to learn about Kentucky history. Our amazing VolunTeens help with various workshops, events, and camps while learning valuable life experiences.

It is with the help of our volunteers that we accomplish so much. Our volunteers lead the charge in engaging visitors across numerous platforms with Kentucky history. We are forever grateful for your dedicated service!

If you have questions about how you or your organization can volunteer for KHS, please contact Kristin Wheatley at KHSVolunteer@ky.gov

Volunteer Program Coordinator

Kristen Wheatley

Kristen Wheatley