They also greet visitors and answer general questions about the museum and historical park. We ask our gift shop volunteers to work a total of two half days per month for a total of 8 hours of service per month. We provide 2 free hours of training, so that all volunteers will feel confident about their work. All museum volunteers are invited to join the Museum Guild. The group hosts a planned program at each of its monthly meetings.
Guild members assist museum staff with special events and some other volunteer tasks.
Volunteers who volunteer 96 hours or more per year receive a free individual membership to the High Point Historical Society. The Gift Shop Manager of the High Point Museum is designated the official staff liaison to the volunteer gift shop assistants. The gift shop manager ensures that shop volunteers receive adequate and proper training and responds to their expressed concerns and comments. Skills Museum store volunteers must be friendly, comfortable speaking with visitors, and have the ability to count money and make change.