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We have so many volunteer opportunities for you to take advantage of at the Winnebago County Historical & Archaeological Society. From planning engaging and educational programs to marking historical sites, you have the opportunity to serve on our committees to help preserve and share local history. Get involved today!

Property

  • Interior & exterior maintenance and repair of the Morgan House structure & grounds

  • Ensure the Morgan House utilities, security & safety devices are compliant

  • Manage lawn care and snow removal

  • Maintenance & repair of HVAC, plumbing, & electrical systems

  • Property manager for tenants

  • Liaison to Master Gardeners

  • Solicit contractors for work on repairs & maintenance

  • Recommend contractors and policies to the BoD

Collections

  • Ensure WCHAS Collection Policy is followed

  • Ensure the deed of gift forms/donation receipts sent to donors

  • Accession new items into WCHAS collection

  • Update & maintain PastPerfect catalog

  • Recommend deaccession Items to BoD

  • Keep accurate accession, loan & deaccession records

  • Make collections accessible to the public 

  • Care, maintenance & repair of items in WCHAS collection

  • Review and recommend changes in Collection Policy to BoD

Education & Outreach

  • Maintain webpage and social channels

  • Publish County Fare Newsletter

  • Curate special/temporary exhibits

  • Organize and produce youth & adult programs

  • Historical interpretation/curation of the Morgan House

  • Promote WCHAS & sister organizations’ programs/events

  • Coordinate, train & staff tour guides for the Morgan House during the tour season

Membership & Volunteerism

  • Maintain membership record and dues collected

  • Send membership renewals at the beginning of each year

  • Develop membership & volunteer solicitation efforts and materials

  • Recommend membership category and dues to the BoD

  • Plan and staff membership tables at society events

  • Maintain a record of volunteers and supply contact information to other committees

  • Send thank-you letters to member donors &, volunteers

  • Assist president with End-of-the-Year Appeal to members

Contact us today: Info@WinnebagoCountyHistoricalSociety.org

Call – (920) 267-8007