Find Your Place in Preserving Centre County History

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Centre County Historical Society. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us preserve, interpret, and share the stories that make Centre County unique.

Whether you're passionate about local history, enjoy working with visitors, love gardening, assisting with events, organizing collections, or supporting educational programs, we offer a variety of opportunities to match your interests and skills. Complete the form below to tell us more about your experience, availability, and areas of interest. We'll work with you to find a volunteer role that is both meaningful and rewarding.

*Please note: A background check may be required of volunteers who wish to work with children’s groups. 

Please indicate your interest in the following volunteer activities. Once we know your interests, we’ll talk to you about our current needs, and find the position that is the best match. (More detailed descriptions are available on our website: www.CentreHistory.org). You may mark more than one activity, or rank your interests:

Volunteer Activities

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This website is being made possible in part through a grant provided by the Centre County Board of Commissioners and Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Funding for the Centre County Historical Society is also supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.