Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Monterey History & Art’s projects and programs. You can choose how much time to offer, but some roles request a minimum time commitment (for example, four to eight hours a month as a Watchstander). Of course, the more time you can give us, the more time we can open our buildings to the public, and the better we can serve our mission!

Love the sea? Would you like to learn more about local maritime history and share your knowledge with visitors from all around the world? The Maritime Museum of Monterey is looking for “Watchstanders” to welcome visitors at the museum’s entrance and help them understand the exhibits. A fringe benefit: you enjoy free lectures and programs in the museum.

Would you enjoy working with historical photos, documents and books, or would you like to learn more about early Monterey inhabitants through primary sources? You can be involved with local history and thought-provoking events as a volunteer at the Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library, one of Monterey’s most important collections of historic documents..

Love the old adobes? Have you ever wanted to feel like you ‘owned’ one of them? As a Casa Serrano docent, you can share early Monterey treasures with visitors and locals, and participate in events such a Christmas in the Adobes and History Fest.

Other Volunteer opportunities:

• Special events volunteer to assist in planning, set-up, serving and clean up for opening exhibit receptions, membership events, and public events.
• Repair and maintenance work such as painting, light construction, carpentry, gardening, and general ‘handy-person’.
• Office volunteer for administrative work such as copying, bulk mailings, organizing storage and office areas.

If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, call Kimberley at (831) 372-2608 ext 13.