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:
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Enhance the visitor experience at all KHS locations
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Help curators and archivists catalog collections
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Provide behind-the-scenes support
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Welcome and guide our guests at special events
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Assist with educational programming
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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.
Volunteer of the Month
Vivian Arnold
This month, we celebrate Vivian Arnold for her commitment to the Camp Program for the fourth year in a row! Vivian joined the Teen program in 2021 after her time as a camper. Vivian has always put her best foot forward. Being punctual, encouraging campers to think outside the box, and initiating creative activities. Vivian will age out of the Teen program this fall, but we hope to see her more as an adult ambassador! Way to go Vivian!
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