WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Plymouth Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization, so we are always looking for volunteers — the more participants we have, the more we can accomplish! Below are just some of the ways you can support our work.
Times are estimated, and may be on the optimistic side. ;–)
If you have questions, feel free to contact the Board Members listed.
LIGHT COMMITMENT
DOCENT — 3+ Hrs/Yr
3 Hrs (Saturdays 10–1, Mid-March—Mid-December)
Kathy Kelsey (kmkelsey@plymouthnhhistory.org)This is a great way to get introduced to the Society. Docents act as hosts during our open hours at the museum. We staff in pairs, so you will always be working with an experienced partner.
COLLECTOR — 12+ Hrs/Yr
1 Hr/Mo
Lisa Lundari (lisalundari@gmail.com)We need to be proactive in collecting artifacts of current events which will become tomorrow's history. If you would like be willing to clip articles of interest from newspapers, brochures of new businesses, menus of new restaurants, photos of parades and other events, please do so and bring to Old Webster Courthouse for the archives. This does not take a lot of effort, just a new way of looking at things — a new awareness — and can make a big difference for the future.
AS NEEDED (PROJECT-SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER)
Time Commitment: 3+ hours as needed
On occasion we need some extra hands for spring clean-up inside and out, fundraising events, etc.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Please consider the skill sets you can bring to a committee as well as your areas of interests. Committee work requires more commitment but is still flexible.
ARCHIVES — 50–100 Hrs/Yr
Usually 2–4 Hour sessions, 1-2 times a month (varies)
Becky white (rwhite@peasepubliclibrary.org)
Ascension incoming donations, recording data, organizing, and filing. Ongoing work with existing collection to improve access to assets and ensure preservation.
BUILDING & GROUNDS — 20 Hrs/Yr
4 Hr Spring Clean Up + 1 Hr/Mo (Varies Seasonally/As Needed)
Activities include maintenance of the Old Webster Courthouse (replace light bulbs, minor repairs, seasonal equipment tune ups, bunting, etc.) and grounds around the OWC (mowing, gardens, trimming, snow removal, drainage issues, etc)
COMMUNICATIONS & PROMOTIONS — 72 Hrs/Yr
1–2 Hr Monthly Meeting + Possible 2–4 Hr/Mo
Terry Fifield (terryfifield@gmail.com)
Lisa Lundari (lisalundari@gmail.com)
Collaborative effort to promote PHS and its projects and activities through print materials, social media, press releases, newsletters, television, and other media.
EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS — 50–100 Hrs/Yr
2 Hr Meetings (6/Yr) • Set-up Exhibit • Take Down Exhibit
Lisa Lundari (lisalundari@gmail.com)
Research and prepare an annual exhibit, sometimes coordinating with partners and outside events. Also creating more permanent displays addressing general Plymouth history, of interest to visitors.
FUNDRAISING & GRANTS — 30+ Hrs/Yr
2+ Hours/Month
Brainstorm fundraising ideas and events, order retail items, facilitate fundraising events,
look for and apply for grants.
MEMBERSHIP — 30+ Hrs/Yr
2 Hours/Month + 2–4 Hours in September for Annual Mailing
Maintain database of existing members, conduct membership recruitment of individuals, businesses, and organizations, and process annual membership renewal.
OUTREACH — SCHOOLS — 10+ Hrs/Yr
Varies / Visits 2 Hours
Great for current and former teachers! We would like to engage students at elementary, high school and university levels. May include museum visits, partnering on projects and aiding with research.
OUTREACH — ELDER — 25+ Hrs/Yr
Undetermined
This is a committee in development. We would like to share with elders as well as engage them in helping us and sharing their stories. On- and off-site.
PRESENTATIONS — 40 Hrs/Yr
Prepare Slate in Fall (2 to 3 meetings 2–3 Hrs. Each) + 2–3 Hours/Presentation
Terry Fifield (terryfifield@gmail.com)
Develop an annual, 9-month schedule of presentations on historical topics with local speakers as well as NH Humanities professionals. After the slate of presentations is established, the committee works to promote the presentations and takes care of preparing for the events.
BOARD MEMBER — 60+ Hrs/Yr + Committee Work
3-Year Terms • Usually 2-Hour Monthly Meetings + Committee
Kathy Kelsey (kmkelsey@plymouthnhhistory.org)
PHS has a 9-member Board of Directors and we try to maintain staggering terms to maintain momentum. Elections are held in October at our annul meeting. If you are interested, please contact us a bit in advance as we try to have a nominee list in place prior to the election. (Please note, board members are expected to commit to working on committees in addition to their leadership role.)
If you are interested in volunteering, please check all that apply below
and submit the form and we will contact you and put you right to work.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to working with you.