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Volunteer

Give back to your community and become a volunteer at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites! 

We offer a variety of short and long-term volunteer opportunities that will allow you to share your talents and join a vibrant community of like-minded people. See the opportunities below or contact us with your own volunteer project idea. Hours are flexible.

Volunteer Benefits

    • Free museum admission for you and a friend

    • 10% off Museum Store purchases

    • Discounted Walking Tour tickets

    • Invitation to Exhibition openings and other social events

Longer-term Volunteering Opportunities

Museum Teachers

Museum Host

Docent/Tour Guides

Kids' Craft Volunteer

Saturdays at Burnside

Burnside Colonial Gardener

Gift Shop Volunteer

Signature Event Volunteer Opportunities

A group fo women gather at the 2023 Rooms to View Preview Night

Rooms to View House & Garden Tour

Are you interested in the decorative arts? Do you enjoy house and garden tours? We’re looking for volunteers to set up and help the day go smoothly.

Email Beth Beatty for more information on this opportunity

Volunteers selling blueberries to customers at Blueberry Fest

Blueberry Festival

Do you like food, fun, and festivities? Join us for the sweetest festival of the Summer! We’re looking for volunteers to set up and help in many capacities throughout the weekend, including assisting with children’s activities, serving pie, helping with blueberry contests, and assisting in the tasting tent.

Volunteers receive a Blueberry Festival t-shirt and dessert coupon.

Sign Up to Volunteer Today
Apple Days Volunteers with various apple baked goods

Apple Days

It’s autumn on historic Burnside Plantation! Celebrate the bounty of the season at Apple Days festival and Market to Go.

We’re looking for volunteers to help set up and assist throughout the weekend, including in the hay bale maze, with kid’s crafts, serving sweet fall treats, and helping out in the Tavern!

Volunteers receive an Apple Days t-shirt and dessert coupon.

Turkey Trot runners at start line with Tannery in the background

Turkey Trot

Join us the day after Thanksgiving for the Historic Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk. We’re looking for volunteers to help with set up, bib pick-up, refreshments, race marking, and more throughout the race day.

Become a volunteer today!

Complete the form below and a staff member will contact you. Under the age of 18? Complete the form, have it signed by a parent or guardian, and bring it with you to your first shift. Underage volunteers MUST have a complete form to volunteer.

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