VOLUNTEER

Bartow-Pell Mansion

The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is proud to offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in helping keep our house, property, and grounds accessible to the public.

We have no minimum volunteer hour requirements. We offer training to docents.

Our volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:

  • Docent for Adult Tours and/or School Groups
  • Family and Public Program help
  • Special Event help
  • General Office help
  • Gardening help (seasonal)
  • Other help you may feel you can give us

Volunteering can be very rewarding, and we offer volunteers the following benefits

  • Free admission to public programs
  • Annual holiday lunch
  • Docent training
  • 10% discount in gift shop

To become a volunteer, please fill out the volunteer form and send it to the education department by mail or via email.

NOMINATE YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW TO BECOME A BARTOW-PELL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board guides the museum in its overall mission working on strategic vision, objectives, policies, and priorities for both long- and short-term goals, ensuring its financial viability as a place-based community anchor, educational institution, and cultural destination.

To find out if being a Bartow-Pell Board Member is a good fit for you, please contact Donna Elmer to arrange an interview, meet current Board Members, and learn about board membership expectations.

We have several openings for Directors who will serve three-year terms. The Board convenes eight times each year in a combination of in-person and virtual meetings.

The Board of Directors encourages people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. It is a rewarding way to give back to the community, make new friendships, and gain valuable experience.

Interested applicants should contact museum’s Governance Chair at donnaelmer@optimum.net