Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Sheboygan County

Are you interested in working with children? Do you have a passion for learning?

Join us at the Education Program Volunteer Welcome on Tuesday, September 16th from 11:00am to 1:00pm and learn all about volunteering in the Sheboygan County Museum's Education Programs!

We have a high need for more volunteers to help facilitate Hands-On History activities and Gallery Experiences during elementary school field trips, as well as help lead mystery artifact discussions during the middle school outreach programs.

The Welcome Event will include presentations all about the Education Programs and volunteering by the Education Program Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and Education Program Facilitator. There will also be time for a Q & A session, as well as the opportunity to meet and mingle with other Education Program Volunteers. Lunch will be provided during this event by the Sheboygan County Museum. 

Come learn with us and then become a volunteer!

Please register for this event on the Volunteer Center or RSVP to erin.brehmer@sheboygancounty.com by Thursday, September 11th.

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. 

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:

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.