Without volunteers, the Historical Society would not be able to maintain the quality and scope of programs and operations that allow it to serve an evergrowing and diverse audience. Volunteer positions are available at the Mercer Museum, Spruance Library and Fonthill Museum. Training and support are provided. Hours and days are flexible. Volunteers enjoy the benefits of enrichment presentations, shop discounts, free admission to all sites, recognition and new friendships.
Guides develop own thematic tour of the house based on the tour manual.
Fonthill Receptionist Greet visitors, take admission, answer phones and make tour reservations. Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Annual Fonthill family celebration needs volunteers for variety of tasks, such as parking, games, crafts, gate. Spruance Library Research, reading, filing, clipping, data entry, visitor assistance. Museum Shop Handle sales transactions, restock shelves, help with displays. Mercer Museum Guides Orient visitors, answer questions and hand out printed materials on weekend afternoons.