Society volunteers work on exhibits, guide tours, conduct research, do mailings, and assist with public and school programs and much more. Tour Guides open the world of history to groups of students and adult visitors. Tour guides should have an interest in learning about Goodhue County history, possess excellent verbal communication skills, have the ability to walk and stand for a 60 or 90 minute tour, and lots of enthusiasm. Tour guides work an on-call basis rather than on a regular schedule. Museum Guardians provide service to museum visitors, offer information, and monitor the safety of exhibits, artifacts and the building.
Guardians often work with staff on other tasks.
Guardians should be friendly, helpful and have the ability to walk throughout the museum periodically. Most guardians commit to one afternoon a month. Research Assistants help genealogists, scholars, and students use the Library and Archives for research. Research assistants require creativity, good organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. They locate resources and assist the librarian with special projects such as xeroxing, mailings, and more.