Volunteer & Training Opportunities
Explore a sampling of volunteer opportunities at the Old Aurora Colony Museum and Stauffer-Will Farm Field Trip Program. Please contact info@auroracolony.org or 503-678-5754 with any questions or to discuss crafting a volunteer opportunity that fits with your unique talents.
Year-Round Opportunities
Front Desk (Monday - Saturday & Sunday Hours)
Be the welcoming face of our museum by greeting guests with a friendly smile and warm hello. As a part of our team, you'll also be handling the register and providing helpful answers to any phone inquiries. Join us in providing an unforgettable experience for our guests. Website Updates: Programs and Volunteer
Docent / Tour Guide
Share engaging stories with museum guests during events or lead tour groups through the museum and courtyard buildings. Volunteer team leads are available to help train and provide shadowing opportunities.
Collections Team (On Hold Through October 2026)
Work on a team inventorying objects and archival material in the museum’s collection. Assist with cataloging objects and data entry using PastPerfect.
Exhibits Team
Research and help design temporary exhibits. Select objects for display and draft label copy.
Facilities Support
Light maintenance, painting, and building projects.
Garden & Grounds Committee
Help renovate the Emma Wakefield Herb Garden in the courtyard of the Old Aurora Colony Museum. Skilled and novice gardeners wanted, training provided.
Seasonal / Short-Term Opportunities
Stauffer-Will Farm Program (Late March-Early June)
Scheduling will be live for the Stauffer-Will Farm Living History positions starting in January 2027!
Engage with and teach visitors and students about farming life in the Aurora Colony. Lead hands-on, history-minded activities in one of five stations at the historic Stauffer-Will Farm. No experience necessary, training provided. Please email farm@auroracolony.org for more information. Sign up for a volunteer shift here.
Annual Quilt Show (October)
For a complete list of Quilt Show volunteer positions click here.
Internships
Internship Opportunities
The Aurora Colony Museum offers a variety of volunteer internship programs. If you are a college or graduate student in a related field such as museum archives, collections, marketing, or design and would like to perform an internship please email info@auroracolongy.org. Our Program Manager will get back to you with more details and information.