Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are invaluable to the operation of The Buffalo History Museum. Better known as the History Herd, our volunteers assist with nearly every aspect of museum operations, including helping with fundraising events, giving museum tours, and cataloging artifacts.

Please note, special qualifications such as formal experience handling artifacts, working in libraries, teaching, or more may be required for some opportunities.

Spend time with us and learn more about what it means to be a volunteer at TBHM. Meet current volunteers and discover what volunteer opportunities await you as a member of the History Herd. Contact Kara to find out more!

Volunteer FAQs

How old do I have to be to volunteer?

We currently accept volunteers ages 18+

Do you require a background check?

For the safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers, we require all volunteers to submit a background check.

Do you have any internships available?

The History Museum offers unpaid academic internship opportunities in our collections department. Applicants should be students at the undergraduate or graduate level or recent graduates (within 2 years). To apply, send a pdf with your updated resume and a cover letter to kglaspy@buffalohistory.org. Please title the pdf Last Name.First Name.Internship.

Applications for all Summer 2025 internship positions are now closed. Please check back for future opportunities for the Fall and Spring semesters.

What is the time commitment?

Though we love seeing our volunteers often, there is no minimum time requirement for volunteering. We are happy to have your help when you are available.

Begin your Journey Today

These volunteers assist in a wide range of activities from guiding tours, managing youth activity tables, to assisting with programming or outreach in the community.

Event volunteers support the Museum’s programs and fundraisers by greeting guests, assisting admissions with registration, and bartending.

Docents are the difference between a good visitor experience and a great one! Docents at The Buffalo History Museum are specially trained volunteer educators who lead tours of our exhibits for guests of all ages. Docents act as museum ambassadors; they provide memorable experiences by sharing stories and facilitating hands-on activities with guests of all ages.