About Us
Volunteers & Interns
Local history is replete with events, people, places and objects that have helped to shape not only local history but also the history of our state and nation. Understanding and appreciating our past can help us to understand the world we live in today. When visitors walk through the doors at the CCHS, they are provided with an important link to the past. They come in contact with artifacts and documents, real and convincing, that tell the stories of evolving lives, a changing world and the ideas and dreams that shaped our country. The objects and records give us a sense of continuity—of where we have been and how far we can go—our past is indeed our present and a prologue to our future. For over a century, CCHS has played an important role in making Cumberland County a special place to work and live—a place to celebrate our rich heritage.
Volunteer at the Cumberland County Historical Society –
Where Volunteers Make It Happen!
CCHS volunteers donate their time and talents to help preserve and share the history and heritage of Cumberland County – now and for the future. Over 200 volunteers literally “make it happen”, whether it is day-to-day operations or special projects.
Volunteer opportunities
Administration
Clerical
Front Desk Receptionist
Visitors Center
Volunteer Management
Education
School Docent (Guide)
Education Projects
Walking and Bus Tour Guides
Summer Camps
Library
Research
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
County and Local History
Genealogy
Library Patron Assistant
Collection Projects
Museum
Docents (Guides)
Collections Research and Projects
Exhibits
Photo Archives
Collection Projects and Research
Two Mile House
Docent (Guide)
House and Grounds Projects
Special Projects
Promotion
McLain Festival
Technology
Programs and Annual Events
Publications
Or Your Own Idea…
If the volunteer program is for you, print this page and send to CCHS at:
P.O. Box 626
21 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Internships provide structured learning experiences scheduled within a specific timeframe. The experience should be relevant to the intern’s academic and professional goals. Interns work under the direction of the CCHS staff, including the library, museum, photo archives, education center, and administration departments. Special projects include publications, programs, and other activities. Projects are determined based on the interests of the student and the needs of the CCHS.
Benefits to a CCHS Internship
Satisfaction of contributing to the preservation and sharing of Cumberland
County history and heritage.
Gaining a unique, hands-on, professional working experience that the
classroom cannot provide.
Developing an understanding of how non-profit organizations operate.
Improving necessary skills such as research, archival skills, curatorial
experience, etc.
Requirements
Applicants are evaluated on their academic standing, scholarly qualifications, and experiences, proposed study/interests, suitability to CCHS collections, faculties and programs. Internships are issued through a rolling application process.
During the time of their service, interns must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate of an academic institution and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. It is highly preferred that interns be interested in history, museums, education or other related subjects.
Internships at the CCHS should be taken for academic credit. However, non-credit internships are also available and involve the same application process. Interns usually serve for anywhere between three to six months and the position is non-stipend.
Internships are to be arranged by the student. Each student will want to consult with their corresponding internship advisor at their college/university to determine the number of credits appropriate for their individual academic requirements/needs.
Click Here for Internship Application
Volunteers and interns helping at 2011 summer camp
Photo by Rachel Drumheller
