Volunteer at the Museum – Become a “Friend of the Historical Museum”!
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum welcomes the support of volunteers.
We partner with Volunteer Kansas and VolunteerICT to provide a listing of current opportunities. If you are registered with either organization, check us out! You can also email us directly. For more information contact us at wschm@wichitahistory.org.
Check out our current opportunities on volunteerkansas.org
Check out our current opportunities at volunteerICT
Friends of the Historical Museum is a diverse group of volunteers supporting the Museum through their work, in ways that reflect the Museum’s mission and vision; enhancing visitor experience and attracting the public with all the Museum has to offer.
Friends Volunteers include:
Docents (Tour Guides)
Heritage Square Gardening and Upkeep
Committee Members
Museum Store/Gift Shop Attendants
Trustees
Program and Event Support
• Upcoming Event Support Needs:
- Senior Wednesdays (4th Wednesdays, January-October)
- Hosting Refreshments 9-10am
- Heritage Square Concert Series (Ever Weds in September)
- Visitor Reception/Membership Table 11:30am – 1:30pm
- Gift Shop Attendants 11:30am-1:30pm
- Torchlight Tour (October 24th 6-8pm)
- Gallery Attendants
- Visitor Reception/Membership Table
- Gift Shop Attendants
- Wreath Festival (Nov 20th-22nd 11am-4pm)
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- FREE LUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS
- Servers
- Platers
- Hosts
- Piano Players
- Kitchen Assistants
- Gift Shop Attendants
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Don’t see an opportunity that fits you? Contact us at wschm@wichitahistory.org and we’ll be happy to coordinate with you to see how your skills and interests can support the Museum.
Check out Friends of the Historical Museum on Facebook!
All current and potential volunteers are always welcome to attend our monthly meetings at the Museum, held at noon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Upcoming Meetings:
July 15, 2025 at 12:00pm
August 19, 2025 at 12:00pm
September 16, 2025 at 12:00pm
October 21, 2025 at 12:00pm
November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm