Volunteer at the MAH

Our volunteers perform a variety of duties, from answering guest questions to assisting behind the scenes in our offices.

Gallery Attendants

Assist museum visitors, answer questions about the exhibitions, and monitor galleries to ensure the best guest experience.

  • Thursdays - Sundays, 12–6pm
  • No training required, bilingual a plus

To volunteer, email madeleine@santacruzmah.org

Field Trips & Tours

Are you good with kids? Help with student visits at the museum and our offsite historic locations.

  • Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9:30am–12:30pm
  • This position requires 5–10 hours of onsite training

To volunteer, email oscar@santacruzmah.org

Upcoming Events

Support MAH Programs, Festivals and Family Days.

  • No training required, bilingual a plus

To volunteer, email tahnee@santacruzmah.org

Evergreen Cemetery Maintenance

Help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California with basic gardening and grounds needs.

  • Fridays, 9:30am–12:30pm
  • Gloves and tools provided
  • No training required

No RSVP required, just stop by!

Volunteer at Evergreen Cemetery

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Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery. Swing by to help with basic gardening like pulling weeds and clearing walkways, all while discovering Santa Cruz County History. Gloves and tools are provided. Explore the grounds. Meet other local history buffs. Discover more about the people who made Santa Cruz what it is today. No need to RSVP, just stop by ready to work.

Every Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm

Contact

Volunteer Questions? Drop us a note.