Volunteer! – The Latimer House Museum and Gardens

You select the role you were meant to play!

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.

Enjoy the spotlight as a Latimer House tour guide
Explore your creative side in marketing and social media
Use your organizational skills as an event planner
Dig into the archive and publish your research

Step back in time with us, gain valuable experience, fulfill your dreams, and help keep Wilmington’s vibrant history alive!

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 Form

Thank you for your interest in making a difference!

Please complete the form below to submit your volunteer application. Enjoy the perks of working downtown at a historic home, including free entrance to most events, tour passes, experience to enhance your resume or c.v., and at one of the most special sites in all of Wilmington.

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Volunteer FAQ

What are the volunteer hours/shifts?

We are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am -3pm. Volunteers may 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.

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!

Defy Aging

Studies show that people over 50 who volunteer are less likely to develop chronic health problems like high blood pressure and are more likely to decrease their stress levels and increase their physical activity.