Ramsey County Historical Society Volunteer Page

We are always in need of volunteers, and have a variety of opportunities available. We have two convenient locations and offer flexible hours and time commitments. Volunteers receive our bi-annual newsletter, our award winnning quarterly magazine, and free admission to the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life, not too mention a great learning experience. Here are a few of the volunteer opportunities available:

Position: Data Entry
A volunteer is needed to work with our curator inputting archival items into a database.

Please contact (651)222-0701 if you are interested in
volunteering at our downtown office.

Position: Museum Interpreter**
Work at an historical farm and Dakota encampment. Interpreters present the fascinating story of pioneer and Native American life from 1835. Dress in costume and give educational tours, assist with demonstrations and with special events at the Gibbs farm museum. Training will be provided. 4 hours per month May to October

Position: Volunteer schoolteachers**
to recreate the days of the one-room schoolhouse - doing arithmetic on slate boards, taking part in spell-downs and cipher-downs, reading from McGuffey readers and playing old-fashioned games with area children.

Position: Onsite Gardener**
Assist with preparing, planting and maintaining onsite gardens. April-September, hours flexible.

Please contact Ted Lau @ (651)646-8629 or ted4@rchs.com if you are interested in volunteering at the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life.

*Internships are also available