A vibrant and growing volunteer corps provides valuable support to The State Museum. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways such as giving guided tours, assisting our curatorial sections, or lending a hand at museum events and more.
Call for Docents
Stop and Learn Volunteer Program 
Museum Art Docent
Special Event Volunteer
Visitors Services: Museum Store
Requirements/How to Apply
- Must be 18 years or older (limited opportunities for younger volunteers may be available)
- Have valid Photo Identification Card
- Schedule and complete onsite meeting with Volunteer Coordinator
- Submit complete volunteer application paperwork
- Complete all required state and federal background checks
- Attend training sessions
To learn more or to join email the volunteer coordinator, or call (717) 346-3307.
Volunteer Photos
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- Volunteers and staff tour the archaeological excavations at Fort Hunter
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- Volunteer Sid Hostetter discussing fossils with visitors.
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- Volunteer Jim Walters interacts with visitors at the William Penn Cart.
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- Volunteer Jeff Myers assists staff in training other volunteers on the Civil War Cart.
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- Archaeology volunteer Clydene Strauss shows visitors how to label archaeological artifacts.
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- Volunteers participate in the Art of the State Docent training.