Cloverdale History Center
 
and Historic Gould-Shaw House

Volunteer Opportunities

The Cloverdale Historical Society relies on the skills, imaginations and energies of a tremendous group of volunteers. We welcome your interest in joining us.


Here are few volunteer opportunities you might consider:

Docent. Dip your toes in the water with a few hours per week/month at the History Center. Help to welcome visitors and guide them through the exhibit halls, library, and Gould-Shaw house. It's a great way to make friends and to give to the Cloverdale community.

Exhibits Committee Member. Yes, the History Center and Gould-Shaw house exhibits are entirely created and maintained by volunteers. Hard to imagine, isn't it? You might bring your strengths to the ongoing needs surrounding our permanent and temporary exhibits. Visit us and take a look at our Exhibits pages to learn more about our vision.

Programs Committee Member. This is an exciting group just beginning to bring new programs to life for this new facility. We say we don't want for ideas, but for able volunteers. Come help us create the educational and community-minded programs that bring our center to life. A quick look at the calendar will give you an idea of what we do.

Docent Coordinator. Right now, we're looking for a person to recruit, train, and organize our docents. It's a big job and so very important to the warm, welcoming experience we offer our visitors.

Library Coordinator. Our research library is an invaluable resource to serious researchers and curious minds. This new space has tremendous potential ... and a lot of work ahead of it to become the organized, accessible library we envision.

Researcher. Regional and genealogical researchers from across the country contact us regularly with queries. We have a wonderful library for a volunteer who enjoys a puzzle and digging into a challenge.

Database Operator. We are currently building and maintaining databases using Microsoft Access. If you are familiar with this program and would like to assist us, we would love your help.

Board of Directors Member. Come visit one of our monthly board meetings to see what we're doing to shape the future of Cloverdale's history. You might decide right there to add your positive, collaborative energy to ours.


Contact the Cloverdale Historical Society office to learn more about these and other volunteer opportunities.

215 N Cloverdale Blvd ~ PO Box 628, Cloverdale, CA 95425 ~ 707-894-2067 ~ email us