Volunteer at the MAH
Our volunteers perform a variety of duties, from answering guest questions to assisting behind the scenes in our offices.
Click on an opportunity below and register to volunteer.
We're looking for volunteers to help with our Día de los Muertos celebration on October 28 at Evergreen Cemetery. Thank you!
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.
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.
First Friday Celebrations
The MAH is a stop on the First Friday Art Tour. Join us as we stay open late for this fun community event.
- First Friday of each month; 1-5pm & 5-9pm
- No training required, bilingual a plus.
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.
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