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Published 1/2/26 4:30PM

Facility Technician and Custodian!

Museum of American Heritage
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Palo Alto, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Facility Technician and Custodian!
    • Facility caretakers needed for the management of our historic property!
    • Facilities and custodial volunteers will help with the maintenance and upkeep of a 1907 house and garden.
    • Duties
      • Help oversee facilities management
      • Assist with property maintenance
      • Complete basic repair work
      • Undertake larger projects commensurate with volunteer’s skill sets, including painting, carpentry, electrical work, AV systems maintenance, restoration, etc.

    MOAH volunteers…

    • Can fulfill school or community service hours
    • Receive recommendation letters for resumes or portfolios
    • Should be 16 years of age or older
    • Should be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per month
    • Should be able to commit to remain on staff for at least 4 months
    • Should be able to complete orientation and training

    Ready to get started?

    Complete this Volunteer Application form and email it to Haley Joseph: admin@moah.org. You may also call (650) 321-1004.

    Thank you to all of MOAH’s amazing volunteers! We could not fulfill our mission without you!

    Location

    On-site

    Museum of American Heritage

    351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Ready to get started?

    Complete this Volunteer Application form and email it to Haley Joseph: admin@moah.org. You may also call (650) 321-1004.

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