In General
Volunteers, Sue DeRosa, and Dotty Decoster, getting ready for winter at the Dearborn House / Photo: Luci Baker Johnson
There are many ways to be engaged - the challenge is finding the perfect fit with your interests and talents. Historic Seattle is committed to matching people with good intentions with the right volunteer opportunity!
Below is a list of ways volunteers assist us.
We need to tell our story!
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Writing and Researching -- If you have the time, interest and willingness to spend some time looking through archives, writing text, compiling lists, conducting oral history interviews and researching — WE NEED YOU!
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Media Assistance -- Increasingly we're finding that media, traditional and on the web, are looking for information to be posted independently by organizations wishing to get the word out. That is, putting press release information online – electronically. We are looking for a lead volunteer who would be willing to work with our Program Director, Larry Kreisman, to help get the word out ELECTRONICALLY. The ideal volunteer would be comfortable working on computers and especially with posting information on web sites. |
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Gardeners -- Are you one who likes to get your hands dirty – literally! One of our properties is the Dearborn House on First Hill. Seasonal volunteers help to beautify the grounds: plant flowers, shrubs, etc. Let us know if this is something you would find fun.
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Web Resources Coordinator – the Historic Seattle website includes a ‘Resources’ section which includes local, state and national links; books / publications; neighborhood inventories; Advocacy Updates; and Preservation News. We are in need of a volunteer to work with the staff to update this information on a regular basis. The ideal volunteer is self-motivated, willing to spend time online surfing the web, and has attention to detail. Good written and verbal communication skills is a must. |
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Audio Visual Lead – We need a Lead Volunteer who has knowledge of audio visual equipment (computers, projectors, etc.) who would be willing to spearhead equipment issues at various lectures, events, and other projects. Also someone is skilled at videotaping our events throughout the year.
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Office help — People with weekday availability and are willing to spend 3-4 hours a week at the Dearborn House working assisting staff with answering phones, data entry, and general support.
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See current and past issues of Volunteer News.
