Volunteer Opportunities
vol-un-teer – A person who performs a service of their own free will without expectation of a reward.
Volunteers who provide expertise in areas like accounting, marketing, desktop publishing, strategic planning, graphic design, facilities operations, leadership, communications, member recruitment, photography, writing, carpentry (and the list could go on) make a tremendous difference in keeping the public interest in Newtown’s remarkable history alive. Volunteers have been and will continue to be responsible for expanding the reach, impact, and capacity of the Newtown Historical Society.
It is said that no one works for free. But people do all kinds of creative and fun things if they enjoy what they are doing and enjoy the company of the people they work with. At the Newtown Historical Society we work for each other and recognize each other. And that’s the best payback in the world.
We are always looking for volunteers willing to apply their skills, experience or education to make a difference in our non-profit community organization. Many people have no idea how they will fit in or what they will do when they first approach us, but we always have something.
If you are interested in volunteering with the society, or just learning more about the opportunities available, please email Barbara Wilson at bkwilsonhistory@yahoo.com
Docent Program
What Positions are Part of the Docent Program?
Greeter, Junior Docent, Senior Docent, and Firestarter
What is the Difference Between these Positions?
A Greeter welcomes visitors and gathers demographic information, which we use for grant applications. Junior Docents are students and Senior Docents are adults. Firestarters build and maintain the fire during the months a fire is going at an open house.
What Do Docents Do?
Docents give tours and give our visitors information about the history and artifacts at our house museum.
Why Should I be a Doccent?
Our Docent Program is a great opportunity for individuals with a love of history to become involved with a local non-profit organization and experience a hands-on approach to preserving and sharing Newtown’s past. You will play a vital role during our monthly open houses.
Who Can Apply?
Middle School and High School students as Greeters or Junior Docents. College students, Retirees, or anyone else above the age of 18 as Greeters, Senior Docents, or Firestarters.