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
The MAH will be relaunching its gallery volunteer program in summer 2025. Please check back at that time for new opportunities.
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
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