Museum Gift Shop/Front Desk Volunteer

Historical Society of Western Virginia

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Roanoke, VA

I Want to Help

Details

Available Times:

Weekdays daytime

Time Commitment:

A few hours per week

Commitment Details:

Ideally we are looking for volunteer to fill either a morning or afternoon shift on a specific day of the week, but we are flexible and able to work with availability.

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Education

Good For:

Age 55+

Wheelchair Accessible

Description

Looking for a meaningful way to spend a few hours a week?

The Roanoke History Museum & O. Winston Link Museum is on the lookout for outgoing, dependable volunteers to help welcome guests at our front desk and gift shop!

If you enjoy chatting with visitors, soaking in local history, or just watching the trains go by—this might be the perfect spot for you.

Responsibilities include:

Greeting visitors from near and far
Assist with admission and gift shop sales
Share local tips and stories
Watch trains go by from our windows
Enjoy quiet time during slower hours

Volunteer shifts:

Mornings | 10:00AM – 1:00 PM

Afternoons | 1:00PM – 4:30 PM

No special background needed—we'll show you everything you need to know!

This is a true volunteer position and can not be used to fulfill court mandated community service hours or aid in establishing residency.

Location

On-site

Roanoke History and O. Winston Link Museums

101 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA

Directions

We are located on Shenandoah Ave. directly across the street from Hotel Roanoke. We are located in the old N&W Passenger Station with the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Visitor Information Center.

Nonprofit