Volunteer, internship, Work-study, and Committee opportunities

Our volunteers and interns are vital to the day-to-day operations. Interested in helping us preserve the history of Central Ohio? Below is a list of needed volunteer positions. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator below.  

Work-Study Opportunities

CHS is hiring work-study students from Columbus State Community College and the Ohio State University for the 2024-2025 school year. Qualified students can apply via the Columbus State and Ohio State job portal.

Volunteering and Internship Opportunities

• Social Media and Non-Profit Volunteer- Opportunity Closed

  • Tuesday 19-2, Wednesday 10-4, and/or Friday 10-2.

  • Preference given to students currently enrolled in coursework related to history, communications, marketing, or non-profit/arts management or a recent graduate in these or related fields.

  • Minimum time requirement is four 5 hour shifts a month.

  • Interested students should contact Aimee Briley at abriley@columbushistory.org indicating the “Non-Profit/Social Media Volunteer” in the subject and send a résumé and cover letter.  Questions about this opportunity may also be sent to this address. 

• Collection Volunteer- Opportunity Closed until February

  • Tuesday 10-2, Wednesday 10-4, and/or Friday 10-2

  • Attention to detail

  • Interest in history. History coursework a bonus

  • Experienced with data entry

  • Minimum time requirement is three 2-4 hour shifts a month

• Harrison House Volunteer

  • Restoration work

  • Landscaping

Committees

• Fundraising

• Programming