Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Sheboygan County

Volunteers are needed daily to keep the refreshments table stocked with punch and cookies, to assist with the Make & Take Kids' Crafts, to greet visitors as Bruce the Spruce, and more during Sheboygan County Museum's annual Holiday Memories exhibit. Consider volunteering a few hours of time to help with this popular holiday event that attracts over 8000 visitors in just a few short weeks!

Each year, the Museum celebrates the holiday season with our Holiday Memories exhibit. Continuing the tradition of animated department store window displays, the Museum features an exhibit utilizing mechanized pieces from the H.C. Prange, Younkers, and Boston Store of Sheboygan, along with decorating the two historic homes on the property. Additional activities include visiting with Bruce the Spruce, riding vintage Garton Toys, creating a Make & Take project, finding hidden scavenger hunt items in the historic Taylor House, and more!

Volunteer shifts are available from November 28 through December 30 (closed Dec 24-25). Volunteer shifts are typically 2-3 hours long, with weekday and weekend availability, as well as opportunities to volunteer during the day, afternoon, or evening.

Due to the large number of volunteers needed, shifts are coordinated through the Museum. To sign up, please contact Sheboygan County Museum's volunteer coordinator at 920-458-1103 ext. 7105 or erin.brehmer@sheboygancounty.com.

Holiday Memories Volunteer Application Form

All volunteers will be required to fill out a volunteer form and agree to a background check.

Greet visitors, manage gift shop sales, answer the phone, and interact with Museum guests. Volunteers are welcome to bring a book, craft or other materials for slow times, and we often have small projects available to work on (assemble kits, stuff envelopes, etc.).

We provide training to operate the Point of Sale system (iPad based) and information about the organization and current exhibits. There is also a manual for reference. A staff member is always available to assist. 

Volunteer shifts are available daily, Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. We also have openings during special events. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sheboygan County Museum's volunteer coordinator at (920) 458-1103 ext. 7105 or erin.brehmer@sheboygancounty.com.

Volunteer Application Form

All volunteers will be required to fill out a volunteer form and agree to a background check. 

Education Volunteers Needed!

Do you love working with children and learning about history?

Are you available on weekday mornings or afternoons?

We are currently presenting four programs for area schools and homeschools:

Journey to Sheboygan County  Historic Jobs of Sheboygan CountyFirst Peoples of Sheboygan CountyThe Civil War and Sheboygan County

Full-Day Education programs offer students in grades 2-6 the opportunity to experience American History hands-on, through the lens of Sheboygan County. Open to public and private schools and homeschool groups, our Full-Day Education Programs run from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and are designed to meet Wisconsin and District curriculum standards.

As an example, Our Civil War program offers five hours of hands-on and gallery activities. Students travel back to the time of the Civil War and learn about its impact on the lives of people in Sheboygan County. Students “enlist” in the Union Army, march with a model rifle, send telegraph messages, make a toy drum, carry a stretcher, try out crutches, design a flag, play period games, crawl into in a dog tent, sample chicory coffee, pose for a long-exposure photo, and much more. Volunteers make these activities possible, working alongside staff and other volunteers with groups of 3-8 students at a time.

As we ramp back up to serving more than 3,000 students annually, we need volunteers to help. No teaching experience necessary. We provide training and let you choose your interests. Sign up for morning shifts, afternoon shifts, or full day shifts. If you or someone you know might be interested, let’s talk. We’d love to hear from you! Contact Sheboygan County Museum's volunteer coordinator at (920) 458-1103 ext. 7105 or erin.brehmer@sheboygancounty.com.

Volunteer Application Form

All volunteers are required to fill out a volunteer form and agree to a background check.