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.

Current volunteer opportunities:
(click on title to apply or view more information):

• Herb Garden Volunteer
  Help weed and maintain the Old Sturbridge Village Herb Garden.  Volunteer will be trained by the Herb Garden lead.
• Old Sturbridge Village Singers
  

  The Old Sturbridge Village Singers sing one Saturday a month from May through October and also at OSV's Christmas program in December.

  The OSV Singers portray a 'singing school' from the town of Sturbridge.  The purpose of the singing school was to improve the singing in the churches.

  All of the music performed is authentic for the period.  The repertoire consists of shape-note hymns, anthems, secular choruses, folk and patriotic songs as well as rounds and catches.

   

• Old Sturbridge Village Volunteer Docent
  The O.S.V. volunteer docent will be trained for a household, craft space, or exhibit.  They will be mentored and work with a staff person.  Depending on the exhibit space they may be costumed.  They will interpret to the public and demonstrate skills used in their space.
• Visitor Center Greeter
  The Visitor Center Greeter welcomes visitors as they enter the Visitor Center, answers their questions about the village, and helps facilitate the ticketing process by directing them to appropriate lines for admittance into the village.  Greeter will also assist ticketing staff with selling memberships.
• Volunteer to Package Seeds
  Seed packagers meet during the winter to package seeds from our Heirloom plants for sale in the O.S.V. Gift Shops.  Volunteers measure seeds, fill envelopes and seal them.

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 volunteer or learn more about the Village volunteer program?

• Call us at 508-347-0302
• Complete the form below
• or download a Volunteer Application form