Visitor Services
3.5 hr per week commitment during operating hours; weekday/weekend options
Volunteers serve as visitor services representatives and museum guides. They assist with customer purchases, museum admissions, museum memberships, and with other activities necessary to maintain the appearance of the Museum Store. They also support other departments by assisting with administrative tasks as needed. These include bookings and registration, stuffing mailers, basic record keeping and telephoning assignments.

Education and Programs
No weekly commitment; 3 hour shifts based on program schedule Volunteers assist with different facets of museum programming. This includes front desk check in assistance,
hands on assistance with program activities, creation and set up of program materials, tours and field trips for all ages.

Exhibits
No weekly commitment; seasonal based on exhibit schedule
Volunteers participate exhibit set up, design, and creation. Carpentry and basic building maintenance skills are preferred but not required. Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. Note: These volunteers must pass mandatory training sessions to be accepted and work assignments are under the supervision of staff.

Museum Collections
2 hr per week commitment during week day operating hours
Volunteers participate in the care and documenting of the object and archival collections within the museum by assisting with cataloging and the recording of data. Note: These volunteers must pass mandatory training sessions to be accepted and work assignments are under the supervision of staff.

Research Library
2 hr per week commitment during week day operating hours
Volunteers answer digital research requests and assist in person visitors who make an appointment to visit the Lansing Research Library at CHM. Note: These volunteers must possess a working knowledge of local history and be computer proficient to be accepted; work assignments are under the supervision of staff.