PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society will host a Volunteer Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Those interested in volunteering with the historical society are invited to the Pope Marine Park Building in Port Townsend to chat with staff and board members and learn about opportunities.
Refreshments will be served.
“Whatever your talents, we can utilize them,” said Chris Prescott, historical society president.
“It’s a great way to have fun and preserve our history at the same time.”
Volunteer opportunities include:
■ Docents at the Rothschild House, Commanding Officer’s Quarters and Jefferson Museum of Art & History.
■ Guiding walking tours.
■ Collecting oral histories.
■ Assisting with such events as First Night, Epicurean Happenings and West End Weekend.
■ Helping to plan and prepare exhibits.
■ Conserving and documenting collections.
■ Assisting visitors at The Gateway visitor center.
■ Helping with such education committee programs as First Friday Lectures and Teachers’ Trunks.
“Since its founding in 1879, the society has grown to include five heritage sites and countywide programs, serving nearly 40,000 people annually,” said Bill Tennent, executive director.
“With the summer season arriving, our greatest immediate needs are for historic house docents and walking tour guides, but we can always use more volunteers in every area.
“Volunteers make it all happen.”
For more on the historical society, see www.jchsmuseum.org.
