SOCIETY

Tuolumne County Historical Society Membership

Your membership supports the preservation of Tuolumne County history through its programs and activities. The Society publishes books and pamphlets, presents programs on our local history, and operates the Tuolumne County Museum and History Research Center.

Five levels of membership are provided: 

All members receive the quarterly publication Chispa, the Quarterly of the Tuolumne County Historical Society solely for accounts of local history, the newsletter Historian, and discounts on some TCHS publications. Each membership category includes all family members at one address.  

GENERAL: provides for basic support of the organization for its programs and activities.

STUDENT: for those 25 years and under.

PATRON and BENEFACTOR: supports the organization beyond the basic level.  It enhances the Society’s ability to provide services related to its mission.  Your participation in these levels of membership is encouraged.

LIFE: a one time significant contribution and membership in the Society for life.

Become a Volunteer

Imagine sharing what you are good at doing and having fun at the same time! That’s what we do at the Tuolumne County Historical Society. If you like history, learning new things, meeting new people, and contributing to the community you will fit right in!

Questions? Call 532-4227 and ask to speak to the Volunteer Administrator or email us with your questions.

HISTORY CENTER VOLUNTEER

Importance of Position:

  • Represent the Tuolumne County Museum while assisting users
  • Accurately perform archival duties

Qualifications:

  • Willingness to learn written material and train with an experienced History Center Volunteer
  • Aptitude for detail and neatness
  • Willingness and ability to work independently
  • Enthusiastic attitude toward sharing learned material and procedures with peers and visitors

Responsibilities:

  • Attend training and orientation sessions
  • Learn the printed material provided during training
  • Refer questions to the appropriate staff person
  • Accurately and thoroughly perform assigned duties
  • Inform designated representative of Museum Board of Governors in cases of absence
  • Accurately record your volunteer hours

Training Provided:

  • Familiarity with various archive material and artifacts
  • In-depth training on handling of archival material
  • In-depth training in specialized areas such as computer input, photos, etc.

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Satisfaction of preserving historical documents and artifacts
  • Opportunity to become experienced in archive preservation
  • Opportunity to develop communications skills

MUSEUM DOCENT

Importance of Position:

  • Represent the Tuolumne County Museum
  • Accurately present and promote the history of Tuolumne County

Qualifications:

  • Willingness to learn written material and train with an experienced docent
  • Willingness and ability to work with others and independently
  • Enthusiastic attitude toward sharing learned material with visitors
  • Capable of controlling the actions of visitors while conducting tours (including students or children)
  • Willingness and ability to handle money, answer questions and phone calls

Responsibilities:

  • Attend training and orientation sessions
  • Learn the printed material provided during training
  • Refer questions to the appropriate staff person
  • Be knowledgeable regarding Tuolumne County Historical Society’s current and standing activities and printed material
  • Accurately handling money and prepare sales receipts
  • Contact designated representative of Museum Board of Governors in a timely manner if unable to meet scheduled commitments
  • Accurately record your volunteer hours

Training Provided:

  • Interpretive training for tours of the museum
  • Clerical processing of front desk sales and familiarity with printed material

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Opportunity to learn in-depth information about local history
  • Satisfaction of providing historical information to visitors
  • Opportunity to become experienced with museum displays, holdings and printed material
  • Opportunity to develop communications skills

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single. person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

– Quincy Jones