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ORGANIZATION: Lake Jackson Historical Association

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Do you love meeting people and sharing your passion for local history? Join our volunteer team at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum! We’re looking for warm, welcoming individuals to greet guests and make their visit unforgettable.

What We’re Looking For:
  • Enthusiastic storytellers who love talking with people
  • A passion for local history
  • Experience with gift shop sales or point-of-sale systems is a plus (but not required-we’ll train you!)
  • Volunteers who can commit to a regular 3-hour weekly shift
Shifts Available:
  • Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Fridays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Why Volunteer With Us?
  • Be part of a fun, friendly group that’s dedicated to preserving our community’s history
  • Share your love of history with locals and visitors alike
  • Help us keep the doors open for future generations to enjoy

Ready to make a difference and meet some amazing people along the way? Contact us today to learn more or sign up!

979-297-1570
director@ljhistory.org
www.ljhistory.org/volunteer

Together, we’ll keep Lake Jackson’s stories alive!

Greeter shifts are also available at the Alden B. Dow Office Museum.

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About Lake Jackson Historical Association

Location:

249 Circle Way Street, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lake Jackson Historical Association is to provide education relative to the history and culture of Lake Jackson, Texas.

Description

LJHA operates the Lake Jackson Historical Museum, the Alden B. Dow Office Museum, and the Jackson Plantation Historic Site.

The Lake Jackson Historical Museum chronicles the rich history of the area from native Karankawa hunters to wartime industry and beyond. Volunteers are essential in the daily operations of the museum, from greeting visitors and running the gift shop to digitizing historic photos and helping set up for events and exhibits. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays through Saturdays. Shifts are generally 3 hours long but can be shorter depending on the task.

At the Alden B. Dow Office Museum, our volunteers serve as docents to show visitors this fully restored 1943 office that was used to design the city's buildings and winding streets. One of the first buildings constructed in the city, it housed the first post office, city hall, barbershop, and more. Volunteers are needed on Saturdays, and shifts are generally 3 hours long.

The Jackson Plantation Historic Site is a State Archeological Landmark and includes the remnants of twelve structures of the Lake Jackson Plantation. Built and operated by enslaved labor, the plantation became one of the most profitable sugar refineries in the state in 1844. Volunteers welcome the public and share information about the site. Volunteers are needed on Saturdays, and shifts are generally 2 hours long.

All volunteers will receive the necessary training before starting. We will give you all the knowledge you need to be a successful volunteer for LJHA. Just bring your love of history!

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

249 Circle WayLAKE JACKSON, TX 77566

(29.03922,-95.45044)
 

SKILLS

  • Office Reception
  • History
  • Retail / Sales
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3-hour shifts on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

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