VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are vital in supporting the Museum's work. They assist with everything from giving tours and helping with special events to working in the Museum garden. We are not currently accepting applications while we are closed. Please check back for information about reopening. When we do reopen we will be specifically looking for:
Research Library Assistants:
Assist researchers in their quest for general historical or family information. Experience or strong interest in genealogical research is important. Understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules is required.
Museum Tour Guides:
Seeking volunteer tour guides with experience or strong interest and willingness to learn local Arkansas history. Good speaking skills, an outgoing personality with ability to provide visitors with an educational and enjoyable experience is a plus. An understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules in required.
Museum Receptionist/Gift Shop:
Duties would include greeting visitors, professional phone etiquette, provide directional information at front desk in main exhibit hall. Responsible for sales in gift shop with experience or strong interest with willingness to learn basic retail skills including primary bookkeeping. An understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules is required.
Please contact Monte Harris at mharris@rogersar.gov or at (479) 621-1154 for additional information or questions.
See some previous museum happenings here.
Research Library Assistants:
Assist researchers in their quest for general historical or family information. Experience or strong interest in genealogical research is important. Understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules is required.
Museum Tour Guides:
Seeking volunteer tour guides with experience or strong interest and willingness to learn local Arkansas history. Good speaking skills, an outgoing personality with ability to provide visitors with an educational and enjoyable experience is a plus. An understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules in required.
Museum Receptionist/Gift Shop:
Duties would include greeting visitors, professional phone etiquette, provide directional information at front desk in main exhibit hall. Responsible for sales in gift shop with experience or strong interest with willingness to learn basic retail skills including primary bookkeeping. An understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules is required.
Please contact Monte Harris at mharris@rogersar.gov or at (479) 621-1154 for additional information or questions.
See some previous museum happenings here.
BECOME A FRIENDS MEMBER
The Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum is a non-profit museum membership organization established to aid and support the Rogers Historical Museum and staff to preserve the memories, objects, and history of Rogers, Arkansas and the surrounding region. If you would like to learn more on how you can support the Rogers Historical Museum by becoming a Friends Member, please contact Sandy Chalmers at friendsoffice1978@gmail.com.
Friends Board of Directors
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Sandy Chalmers, President
Sara Ford, Vice President Joe Harner, Treasurer Rose Ann Hofer, Secretary Joan Bender Karen Burks |
Dr. Ken Corkum
Sam Green Diana Kolman Ray Sanford Beth Young |
ROGERS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CHARITABLE GIFTS
The Rogers Museum Foundation is a 501(c)-3 organization established to provide on-going financial support to the Rogers Historical Museum, supplementing the tax-based support the museum receives as a department of the City of Rogers, Arkansas. To learn more about the Rogers Museum Foundation or to make a tax-deductible charitable gift, please contact Sherry Ashley at (573) 380-5515 or sheryle2@att.net.
Museum Foundation Board of Directors
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David Swearingen, President
Gail Shepherd, Vice-President Mary Lynn Reese, Secretary/Treasurer Lacie Bray Jenny Harmon Jerry Hiett |
Jené Huffman-Gilreath
Marni Autrey Jackson Jim Tull Bill Watkins |
LET'S STAY IN TOUCH
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