Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are an integral part of the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum. Volunteers assist in all areas of Museum operations. The work is not hard, only rewarding! All needed information and training is provided and schedules are flexible. For more information, e-mail info@wchsm.org.

We need tour guides!

Guided tours have been so popular this year, our poor tour guides are being run ragged! Why not join our team?

Tour themes range from the Civil War, Springs Era, to modern technology and the earliest days of our county's settlement. You needn't be an expert on history, we provide you with all the information. Want to try something new and rewarding? Become a tour guide for the Waukesha County Museum!

E-mail info@wchsm.org or call (262) 521-2859 to volunteer today!

Research or Collection Support

Work with the Curator or Archivist in collection development, verification, organization, and item specific research for exhibit or departmental use. Assist the Archivist and the public with research requests on various local history topics including genealogy and property research. Customer service and computer skills (use of specialized museum computer software) are desired as is a willingness to complete seemingly minor tasks like photocopying, scanning, and inventory.

Museum Greeters
Be the friendly face who greets visitors coming to the Museum. Help to direct incoming calls to the appropriate Museum staff person. While greeting at the Visitor Center, help other departments with various projects. Shifts are 10:00 to 1:00 and 1:00 to 4:30 Tuesday through Saturday.

Education Support
There are endless opportunities in the Education Department for volunteers. As a tour guide at the Museum, you’ll be offering children and adults an exciting view of history and a new understanding of our community. Do background research or assist with craft preparations for various programs.

Museum Store Clerks
Sell merchandise, arrange displays, help maintain inventory and check in new merchandise in our Museum Store. Shifts are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 1:00 and 1:00 to 4:30.

Special Events Volunteers
Help through-out the year with fun events such as our scout badge workshops, history camps, Holiday Fair and Cool History.

To become a volunteer

Please print and complete the volunteer application and mail to

Waukesha County Museum

101 West Main St.

Waukesha, WI 53186

or

E-mail info@wchsm.org

or

call 262-521-2859 to volunteer today!