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The volunteers of History Colorado are an important and dedicated group crucial to our operations. Volunteers play an important role in helping to tell Colorado’s story. Whether it’s greeting visitors at one of our many Community Museums, working behind the scenes of a new exhibit at the History Colorado Center, or inspiring school kids to explore our state's history, we have a variety of opportunities to use your special skills to bring Colorado’s history to life.
How to Become a Volunteer:
- Learn about open volunteer positions by selecting a location in the Volunteer Opportunities menu.
- Fill out online application relevant to your desired location ↓
- Once your application is complete and submitted you'll be contacted to sign up for orientation.
Explore our volunteer opportunities by location below↓
Volunteer Opportunities
Please click the links below to learn about open volunteer positions.
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History Colorado Center Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers in Denver assist our collections staff, facilitate educational programs and tours, assist with visitor information services, and more!
The Center for Colorado Women’s History Volunteer Opportunities
We have volunteer tour guides, admissions staff, and field trip facilitators.
El Pueblo History Museum Volunteer Opportunities
Interesting and rewarding volunteer opportunities await you at El Pueblo History Museum.
Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center Volunteer Opportunities
We'd love to have you as a member of the team at Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center.
Ute Indian Museum Volunteer Opportunities
Bring American Indian history and culture to life as a volunteer at Ute Indian Museum.
Governor's Residence Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer docents provide tours of this elegant and historic home to the general public.
Trinidad History Museum Volunteer Opportunities
We love our volunteers at Trinidad History Museum.
Healy House Museum & Dexter's Cabin Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers at the Healy House Museum and Dexter Cabin lead school and adult tours, assist with events, the gift shop, and/or assist with the care of the gardens.
History Colorado is proud to be an accredited Service Enterprise! A Service Enterprise is an organization that fundamentally leverages volunteers and their skills throughout their organization to successfully deliver on its social mission. The Service Enterprise initiative is fueled through collaboration among AL!VE, Points of Light, and Training and Implementation partners across the country. For further information about service enterprise please click here to contact AL!VE.