Volunteer at the McCleary Museum & Event Center
The McCleary Museum is 100% volunteer-run. This means every exhibit, every event, and every preserved photograph is the result of neighbors helping neighbors. We are looking for passionate people to join our museum family—no matter your background or how much time you have to give.
Why Join Our Museum Family?
Whether you have one hour a month or one day a week, there is a place for you here. We pride ourselves on our “Zero Barrier” Promise: No experience is needed, we provide all the training, and there are no strict time requirements.
🎓 For Students (High School & College)
- Earn Community Service Hours: We make fulfilling graduation requirements fun, local, and meaningful.
- Build Your Resume: Gain unique, real-world experience in archiving, historical research, or digital outreach that stands out to colleges and employers.
☕ For Seniors & Community Members
- Stay Socially Connected: Join a warm, friendly group dedicated to McCleary. It’s a wonderful way to chat, share memories, and meet new neighbors over a shared project.
- Purposeful Engagement: Use your lifelong expertise to keep your mind sharp. Whether you are greeting visitors or organizing a collection, your work gives our town’s history a future.
Below are some of the categories we are looking for volunteers to help with.
Building & Grounds
Help keep our museum looking beautiful — inside and out!
You can lend a hand with:
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Lawn care: mowing, weeding, and keeping our grounds green and welcoming
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Pressure washing and painting (inside and out!)
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Applying UV window film
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Moving furniture and exhibits
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Hauling items for recycling or disposal
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Cleaning windows, blinds, and carpets
Exhibit & Display Team
Bring history and art to life!
We’re looking for creative minds and skilled hands to help with:
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Designing and developing displays
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Assembling exhibits
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Woodworking and cabinet making
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Picture framing
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Graphic design
Docents & Junior Docents
Love sharing stories and connecting with others? Become a docent!
Guide visitors through the museum, share what you know, and help others connect with our exhibits. Junior docents (students and teens) are welcome too!
Events & Programs
Join the fun behind the scenes!
We host concerts, lectures, and special events — and we need great people to help make them happen. You can:
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Plan and organize programs
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Manage event schedules
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Promote events and create advertisements
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Help with sound, lighting, and setup
Technology Team
Keep us connected and up to date!
If you’re tech-savvy, we’d love your help with:
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Scanning photos and documents
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Data entry and digital organization
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Website updates and online projects
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Maintaining computers, printers, and AV equipment
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Video editing, digitizing, and creating new content
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Developing our YouTube channel
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Lighting design and programming
Collections Care
Help us preserve our community’s history.
Join our collections team to:
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Catalog and store museum items
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Enter data into our collections program
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Assist with sewing and textile care
Educational and Community Outreach
Inspire curiosity!
Help develop exciting programs for schools, families, and community groups — both here at the museum and on the road.
- Assist with field trips to the museum
- Engage with families during Homeschool days
- Represent us at community events such as Bear Festival, National Night Out and more
Fundraising
Support the museum’s future while having fun!
Help us plan, set up, and run fundraising events that bring our community together. Events include:
- Community Soup Lunches
- Annual Yard Sale
- Mother’s Day Plant Sale
- Annual Citrus Sale
- Christmas Store
- And More!
Why I Volunteer
“Volunteering has given me the opportunity to learn about my new hometown and meet lots of wonderful people.”- Rachael, Volunteer with The McCleary Museum & Event Center