Volunteer

Become involved with the mission of the Albany County Historical Association!

Volunteer opportunities:

Visitor Services Assistant: May – October, Thursday 9:30 am – 2:15 pm, Friday 9:45 am – 2:15 pm, Saturday 12:30 pm – 4:15 pm, and Sunday (June – August only) 12:30 pm – 4:15 pm.  Welcome and check in visitors for Mansion tours, gardens, and Museum Shop. Promote programming and museum shop sales. Learn to use simple automated purchasing terminal (training provided). Does not require ability to climb stairs, but ability to walk on uneven path/walkways required.

Landscape and Community Day Volunteers: First and Third Fridays and Saturdays April – November. Help us keep our historic gardens and landscape looking their finest and accessible. Help plant and weed garden beds, pick up trash, gather sticks, and rake leaves. Training and supplies provided. Must be able to walk on uneven ground/sloped landscape (volunteers may select less sloped areas). Safety practices, including appropriate footwear, required, with annual safety agreement. Learn more and sign up via Eventbrite: Ten Broeck Mansion Gardening & Community Days Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Manuscripts & Archives Transcription Team: year-round, complete a 1-2 hour on-line training, and help us share our collections with researchers worldwide. Can be done remotely (from home) with weekly/regular team Zoom meetings Tuesdays at 10 am.  Requires development of skills to read 17th-19th century handwriting, ability to use Microsoft word, and attention to detail.

Museum Education Assistant (Volunteer Docent): May-October with other opportunities for delivering tours during special events like Holiday House and Path Through History. Share the rich story of the Ten Broeck and history of our region with visitors. Complete training in advance and through on-site training. Requires ability to climb stairs in historic building.

Weekly volunteer hours: year-round, Thursdays 10 am – noon.  A new project each week. Help with mailings, organizing supplies, and program and event support.  ADA accessible space and restroom available.

Family Programs and Outreach Events: annual family programs generally run from May through October on Saturdays, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, with other outreach events throughout the year.  Welcome families to the Ten Broeck Mansion and assist with our free education/arts activities.  Training for working with children and references are required for new volunteers. Often requires being outdoors and walking on uneven garden paths.

Lectures, special events, and programs: year-round, often on weekends and evenings. Help welcome guests, provide refreshments, and more. Special events include our annual Path Through History Day, Holiday House, and Gala.

Give back and get involvedcontact us to create a custom volunteer program for your schedule and talents.

Students are welcome to apply for our Internship Program.