Nebraska State Historical Society
Volunteer
Be A Volunteer
The Nebraska State Historical Society’s mission to “Open to all the histories we share” would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers. The time and talents of our volunteers help bring Nebraska’s stories to life.
Become a part of NSHS by volunteering in Lincoln, Omaha, or one of our historic sites around the state of Nebraska.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 17 years old.
- Engage positively and professionally with staff and patrons.
- Time Requirements:
- Positions range in their time commitment and the training involved. Training may include short training sessions with staff, artifact-handling sessions, mentoring, and other tutoring. The monthly hourly commitment varies per position. Please contact the volunteer coordinator with any questions.
Benefits of volunteering:
As a thank you for giving your experience, time, and skills. The Nebraska State Historical Society gives benefits to our volunteers.
- Parking validation while volunteering
- 20% discount at our stores
- Invitations to special exhibits and openings
- Opportunities for fun and educational tours
- Interaction with great people
- Volunteer appreciation activities
- Opportunity to build your resume
How To Apply
It’s easy to apply! If you are interested in volunteering at the Nebraska State Historical Society, please fill out the form below. You can either apply to a position that interests you or the general volunteer pool. After you complete and submit the volunteer application, the volunteer office will keep your application on file for at least six months. If the position you apply to or a position that matches your application becomes available, you will be contacted about next steps, which will likely include an interview and onboarding session and contacting of your references.
FAQ’s
What training do I need?
All new volunteers will go through a short orientation with the volunteer coordinator. Specific training depends on the placement you are applying for. If you have questions about the training demands for a certain position or area of interest, please contact the volunteer coordinator.
Do I need to have a background check?
Yes, all new volunteers or volunteers who have not been with the organization for over a year will be required to complete a background check before they can begin volunteering.
Where can I see all the volunteer placements?
You can Click Here to see all the current volunteer positions available. Some positions will be labeled ongoing, meaning that these positions are always available. Other positions will be labeled limited, meaning that the position can only be filled by a limited number of volunteers or has a set completion date.
Who do I contact with questions?
You can reach out to the Membership and Volunteer Coordinator with any questions you may have at either nshs.volunteer@nebraska.gov or at 402-471-3272.
Current Volunteers
If you are a current volunteer, CLICK HERE to log in to your account.
