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Current Openings
Do you have a passion for history and a talent for organization? Elevate your professional profile by volunteering with the Hershey History Center. We are seeking detail-oriented individuals with strong customer service skills and a proactive approach to project management.
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Posted February 2026.
Collections Management Assistants
We have numerous projects in our archives. Tasks include arranging materials, looking for duplicates, rehousing items, searching our database and entering information. You will work with our preservation team, and training and supervision will be given every step of the way. Hours are flexible. All we ask is that you are available to work a minimum of four hours per month during business hours, Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. Help us to make history happen here!
Commitment Details:
Hours are flexible and we are open to volunteers Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. We kindly ask that you are available to work a minimum of four hours per month.
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Recurrence: Ongoing
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Volunteers Needed: 4
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Cause Areas: Arts & Music, Community Development
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Participation Requirements: Attend orientation
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Other Requirements: Commitment to see a project through. Willingness to learn. Ability to work independently but ask for help when needed. Volunteering for this position is on-site; therefore, you must be in or near Hershey, PA.
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If you are interested in this volunteer position, please send an email to: volunteers@herheyhistory.org or call the Hershey History Center Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm to speak to a staff member, or leave a voice message and we will return your call.
Reception Desk Volunteers
​We are looking for volunteers to join our excellent reception team to work Monday through Saturday, 10am-3pm, or half shifts (10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3pm). Tasks include greeting visitors, answering questions, alerting staff when someone is there to meet them; taking cash and card payments for museum entry and gift shop purchases; answering the telephone, taking messages; and keeping reception tidy and free of clutter. A friendly attitude, good organizational skills and the ability to multitask are essential. Training and supervision will be given and will take place Monday through Friday. Training is provided.
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Commitment Details:
Hours are flexible. Monday through Saturday 10am-3pm (or half shifts if needed).
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Recurrence: Ongoing
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Volunteers Needed: 6
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Cause Areas: Arts & Music, Community Development
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Participation Requirements: Attend orientation
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Other Requirements: Reception training takes place on Monday through Friday. The amount required depends on when you feel ready to go solo! Volunteering for this position is on-site: therefore, you must be in or near Hershey, PA.
Multiple shifts available:
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We are flexible. Half-day shifts are available. 10:00am to 3:00pm
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If you are interested in this volunteer position, please send an email to: volunteers@hersheyhistory.org or call the Hershey History Center Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm to speak to a staff member, or leave a voice message and we will return your call.