Experience Volunteerism at OSV

The volunteer program at Old Sturbridge Village plays a vital role in fulfilling the museum’s mission to re-create and preserve the past for visitors. Over 100 Village volunteers collectively contribute thousands of service hours annually. Our volunteers fill many roles, from costumed greeters to office assistants, from children’s games station helper to herb garden assistants and many more.

• Welcome our visitors at the Visitors Center as they embark on a Village journey.
• Engage young visitors in games, expressive play, reading and hands on activities.
• Knit reproduction costume items such as; mittens, hats and muffatees from the comfort of your own home.
• Work among the Village’s many herb varieties doing seasonal tasks such as; planting, weeding, deadheading and pruning in the beautiful herb garden.
• Assist museum teachers with greeting busloads of children, hands-on activities and Village exploration.
• Explore the Research Library as you shelf read, assist with basic archival processing, catalog card filing and data entry.
• Participate as a communications division team member helping to organize and prepare materials for mailing.

Benefits of Volunteerism at OSV

• Free Admission to the Museum
• Educational Opportunities
• Access to the Research Library
• Monthly staff newsletter and quarterly OSV magazine
• Guest Passes for every 50 hours of Volunteer service
• Museum discounts*(after the completion of 50 hours)

HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VILLAGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM?

• Email the Personnel & Volunteer Services Department
• Call us at 508-347-0213
• You may also download a Volunteer Application form (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader ).