Volunteer Opportunities
WE ARE RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS!
FALL 2024: Volunteer Information Open House
You are invited to meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss current volunteer opportunities.
Free admission to museum and parking validation will be provided for those attending an open house.
Please email Diane.Masciale@ocfl.net for further information and to RSVP.
- Friday, August 23, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
School-Tour Guides at the History Center
Help us make history come alive!
School-tour guides are essential to helping the History Center realize its mission by engaging our next generation of museum goers! Guides facilitate experiences for students of all ages, sharing important lessons from our past to make a difference in our community!
Fall 2024 School-Tour Training Sessions
New school tour guides must complete all four training sessions and must commit to participating in two tours per month (weekly participation preferred).
- Wednesday, September 4, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
¿Habla español? ¡Apreciamos voluntarios bilingües!
For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Diane Masciale, at 407-836-8523 or e-mail her at Diane.Masciale@ocfl.net.
Apply
Please note: Final candidates must pass a background check and must live and be able to work in the United States.
Benefits for active volunteers include:
- An engaging, rewarding experience
- Curator-led tours of exhibitions
- Free parking validation during scheduled volunteer shifts
- Complimentary virtual access to monthly Lunch & Learn programs
- Monthly volunteer e-newsletter
- After 50 hours of volunteer service: Complimentary individual volunteer membership
- After 100 hours of volunteer service: Complimentary individual enhanced volunteer membership and eligibility for President’s Volunteer Service Award
- Volunteer outings
- Recognition during National Volunteer Appreciation Week each April
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation event
Frequently Asked Questions
English | Spanish
School-Tour Guides
These volunteers lead groups of children and adults on a fun exploration through the museum’s galleries. History Center tours explore Florida’s natural environment, indigenous peoples, pioneers, the cattle and citrus industries, transportation, tourism, and African American history. Volunteers also facilitate mock courtroom trials, STEM challenges, and classroom workshops. Volunteer shifts for tour guides take place on Mondays through Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers commit to an average of one day per week for tours, preferably for a minimum of nine months.
Events
Event volunteers assist with youth and family programs, adult programs, and outreach events. Duties include setting up and breaking down equipment, managing supplies, providing instructions, and facilitating activities. Duties may also include serving as a lobby host during events to assist guests with directions and distribute literature or programs. Volunteers commit to one to two events per season.
No internship vacancies at this time.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions assistance may include creating and installing panels, scanning and enhancing images, research, writing, light construction and fabrication, digital programming, graphic design, and assisting the exhibitions team with overall project support. Volunteers commit to three to four shifts per month, for a period of nine months or until project is completed.
Collections
Under the guidance of the History Center’s collections manager, volunteer assistants help care for the Historical Society of Central Florida’s collections, handling all materials according to standard museum practices. Volunteers assist with processing materials, creating collection inventories, digitizing historical documents and photographs, and assisting with research requests. Volunteers commit to three to four shifts per month, for a period of nine months or until the project is completed.
Calling Volunteers for Summer Camp 2025 (June 2 – August 8)
The Orange County Regional History Center is looking for friendly and responsible high school students, ages 15 – 17, to assist with our Adventures in History Summer Camp program. This is a great way to earn 50 community service hours. Volunteers must be available for two full weeks of camp.
SHIFTS
Camp volunteers are scheduled Monday through Friday, with varying timeframes between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are scheduled for five hours per day, and shift availability may vary on days when campers attend field trips.
DUTIES
Assist camp teachers and children with camp games, crafts, activities, and museum exploration. Follow all camp rules and serve as role models.REQUIREMENTS – Deadline is March 22, 2025
Complete an online application with your guardian.
Apply
Email teacher’s letter of recommendation to Diane.Masciale@ocfl.net by March 22, 2025. Guardian and student volunteer must attend one mandatory Screening Registration.
Screening Registration
March 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
April 2, 2 – 4 p.m.
*Volunteers must schedule a mandatory background-screening appointment as required by Orange County and the state of Florida. Volunteers must be able to provide a valid ID and Social Security card.*
Student volunteers must attend one mandatory Summer Camp Orientation session.
Summer Camp Volunteer Orientation
May 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
May 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Museum Education Interns assist the education department in providing engaging instruction for all education-based programming. Interns will gain experience applicable to a wide variety of education careers, including facilitating school field trips, outreach events, and public programming.
This position requires availability on weekdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Education Interns must commit to a regular weekly schedule. This is an unpaid internship. Parking will be provided by the History Center.
*Final candidates must pass a criminal background check
Application Process: Please email resume and cover letter to Diane Masciale, diane.masciale@ocfl.net, with the subject line “Museum Education Internship – Your Name”
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Upcoming Events
- The Historic Holiday Experience Friday(December 13, 2024), 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Third Thursday @ The Museum Thursday(December 19, 2024), 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Retro Reels: Ernest Saves Christmas Thursday(December 19, 2024), 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm