They are the backbone of any good museum, and the Greater Southwest Historical Museum is no exception.
Museums never have enough money to pay regular staff to do everything that has to be done.
In fact, it is questionable whether the museum would even be able to open its doors without the volunteer help, Lowe-Clark said. Pat Dole has volunteered several hours a week for the last eight years. I enjoy it. This is a marvelous place to find out more about the area in which you live, and a great way to give back to the community. Docents at the museum not only provide a smiling face as visitors walk in the door, but also conduct tours, answer questions, man the gift shop, care for artifacts, write articles for the newsletter and help with business duties such as making sure all the necessary envelopes get stuffed.