Columbia State Historic Park is looking for individuals with a passion for gold rush history, costuming, living history re-enactments, special events, museum staffing, gardening, construction, school group and public tour leaders.
Columbia State Historic Park is looking for individuals with a passion for gold rush history, costuming, living history re-enactments, special events, museum staffing, gardening, construction, school group and public tour leaders.
Great Volunteers Wanted!
Columbia State Historic Park is looking for individuals with a passion for gold rush history, costuming, living history re-enactments, special events, museum staffing, gardening, construction, school group and public tour leaders. This is a great opportunity to get behind-the-scenes knowledge of the largest gold rush town still in existence.
Work with staff on special events to accomplish exciting reenactments of the gold rush experience. Dress up in 1860s’ costumes and staff venues such as the historic schoolhouse, Wells Fargo office, bowling alley, and firehouse, and educate our visitors about the life of a merchant at the California store. Join our gardening docents to beautify our flowerbeds, or help the construction crew as they spiff up the buildings for Diggins Tent Town.
Volunteering at Columbia is an amazing opportunity for you to make the past come alive for the people of the present. During your time at Columbia, you will meet new friends, learn the history of the park and get a chance to get involved in the park in a way that suits you best.
Plan to attend the Meet & Greet on Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. in Eagle Cotage for an overview of our program. Refreshments will be served. Training starts Jan. 19 and runs through Feb. 23 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a great way to start a new year and become a part of your community and your State Parks. For an application, please call 209-532-2023.
For more information about this event or other events at Columbia State Historic Park, please contact the park office at 209-588-9128.