Volunteer Opportunities
Historic Yellow Springs depends upon an extraordinary core of over 200 volunteers for its events, tours, and day-to-day operations. Volunteers have been the backbone of the organization since its founding in 1974. To join our amazing team and contribute your time to HYS fill out our Volunteer Opportunities Form.
Download our tour guide form to learn more about our guide program.
For additional information, please send an email to John Shaw, Volunteer Coordinator at jshaw@yellowsprings.org
Internship Opportunities
Archives/History Intern
Volunteer position: Benefits include working in a nonprofit professional organization; a formal evaluation, reference referral and recommendation letter.
Limited stipends available check with your college or university.
Preferred qualifications: Majors in Anthropology/Archaeology, Education, History or Museum Studies. Courses and/or interest in American History and/or Environmental Education a plus. Intern has a desire to gain hands-on work experience in a non-profit organization which focuses on the Arts, Education, History and the Environment.
Flexible hours: Fall, Winter & Spring semesters are for 7 - 14 hours per week. Summer semester is for 14-28 hours per week. Interns need to be available on some evenings and weekends to be arranged before Internship starts.
Internship Summary: The Archives/History Intern works directly with the Archivist to develop, plan, facilitate and produce a variety of educational programs, events, exhibits, research and written materials. S/he may work with HYS staff and volunteers on art and collections exhibitions, creating and leading group tours and programs, environmental programs and assisting with developing major arts, educational and/or historical events. All Internships are tailored to the individual and the specific needs of HYS at that time.
Specific Aspects of an Internship may include:
Work with the Archivist as a mentor to plan for and facilitate all aspects of HYS’s archives, education and public programs.
Develop and facilitate archive materials, manage collections and/or education programs and tours for pre-school age through senior adults. Lead Tours in the Orientation Exhibit and on the Discovery Trail.
Design, implement and complete a research or educational project that matches the needs and mission of Historic Yellow Springs.
Call: Sandy Momyer @ 610-827-7414 ext. 19 or e-mail smomyer@yellowsprings.org
West Chester University Students, Contact: Karin Gedge at KGedge@wcupa.edu