Whether you’re available to contribute once a week or once a month, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit your interests and schedule.
- Introduce the historic house to visitors through guided tours for visitors from as a docent
- Explore your creative side in marketing and social media
- Use your organizational skills as an event planner or administrative volunteer
- Dig into the archive and publish your research
Connect with the past, engage with the present community, and contribute to the future preservation of Wilmington’s cultural heritage!
Internships
The LCFHS is seeking interns for the Latimer House and Archives. Send an inquiry to executive.director@latimerhouse.org for more information.
Internships for class credit through UNCW or CFCC are available!
Volunteer FAQ
What are the volunteer hours/shifts?
We are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am – 3pm. Volunteers choose the days and times that they work.
Is there a minimum amount of time I must work to be a volunteer?
No, we only ask that you try to come in once a week so that you can keep up with any changes or events.
Is there a dress code?
Casual business attire is preferred.
Is there parking on-site?
Yes, as well as street parking in front of the house.
Is there a training program?
Yes. All volunteers are trained as tour guides (unless assigned to specific projects) and will go through an orientation period prior to giving tours on a solo basis.
Will I get to work the annual Candlelight Tour?
Yes! As our biggest and most popular event of the year, the Candlelight Tour always needs volunteers.
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Career Skills
Volunteers who work at museums and archives develop many skills that employers want, including project planning, event coordination, customer service, operations management, marketing, critical analysis, and more!
Community Connections
When you volunteer, you make a tangible difference in preserving and promoting Wilmington’s history. Volunteers also have the opportunity to interact with fellow community members and visitors from all over the world who all share in interest in history.