Volunteer with us
The Cupertino Historical Society & Museum runs on the passion of its volunteers. Whether you have a few hours a month or a professional skill to share, there's a place for you here.
Volunteer roles
Ongoing, regularly-scheduled ways to help. No experience required — just curiosity and a love of local history.
Museum Docent
OngoingWelcome visitors, answer the phone and public questions, and keep the guest book and visitor log. The friendly face of the museum.
- Time commitment:
- 1–2 shifts a week (2 hours each)
- Requirements:
- Training provided — docent handbook and a hands-on session.
Special Event Volunteer
Event-basedHelp run museum events and represent the Society at community activities like festivals and tavern talks.
- Time commitment:
- As events come up — no weekly commitment
- Requirements:
- No special training required.
Traveling Trunk Docent
Ongoing · schoolsLead hands-on local-history programs for students in Cupertino elementary schools through our Traveling Trunk program.
- Time commitment:
- A few presentations a year
- Requirements:
- Extended training and a shadowing program before you lead.
Skilled & professional roles
Lend your professional expertise pro bono. These roles are flexible and make an outsized difference for a small non-profit museum.
Exhibits & Displays Manager
Skilled · pro bonoPlan and install rotating and permanent exhibits that bring Cupertino's history to life.
- Time commitment:
- Flexible
- Requirements:
- Museum curation or exhibit-design experience.
Oral Histories Manager
Skilled · pro bonoManage and grow our audio and video collection of Cupertino oral histories.
- Time commitment:
- Flexible
- Requirements:
- Collections-management skills.
Fundraising Specialist
Skilled · pro bonoIdentify new revenue opportunities and help design and run fundraising programs.
- Time commitment:
- Flexible
- Requirements:
- Fundraising / development experience.
Publicity & PR Manager
Skilled · pro bonoDevelop marketing plans and grow the museum's social-media presence and community reach.
- Time commitment:
- Flexible
- Requirements:
- Marketing or public-relations background.
Museum Store Sales Manager
Skilled · pro bonoSharpen our gift-shop retail practices and analyze sales to support the museum's mission.
- Time commitment:
- Flexible
- Requirements:
- Retail or bookstore experience.
I.T. Manager
Skilled · pro bonoSolve day-to-day technology challenges and research new tools for the museum.
- Time commitment:
- Flexible
- Requirements:
- I.T. expertise.
Certified Public Accountant
Skilled · pro bonoAdvise on financial management and accounting questions for the organization.
- Time commitment:
- As needed
- Requirements:
- Nonprofit tax and accounting knowledge.
Legal Counsel (Attorney)
Skilled · pro bonoProvide pro-bono advice on contracts, real estate, and employment matters.
- Time commitment:
- As needed
- Requirements:
- Relevant legal expertise.
Facility Manager
Skilled · pro bonoHelp address facility issues across the museum's properties.
- Time commitment:
- As needed
- Requirements:
- Facility-management experience.
Property Developer
Skilled · pro bonoResearch management alternatives for the historic Snyder-Hammond House.
- Time commitment:
- Project-based
- Requirements:
- Property-development expertise.
Sign up to volunteer
Tell us a little about yourself and how you’d like to help. We’ll be in touch about next steps and training.