The Heart of a Volunteer

When you become a Placer County Museums volunteer, you join a team of dedicated, history-loving people. As a volunteer, you will learn the ins and outs of local history, meet interesting people and make new friends. We are committed to providing our volunteers with a fulfilling experience. Training is provided and all volunteers have the opportunity to continue learning by attending advanced classes. Docents in Auburn are encouraged to become members of the Museum Docent Guild. They receive a newsletter and are invited to participate in special events and field trips to historic sites.

Volunteer application and questionnaire - PDF file || Word document || Web page. Complete this form on your computer or by hand, then mail it to the address on the form.

Museum volunteers enable Placer County Museums to provide a variety of services to the public, and they are valued for all their contributions. There are many volunteer opportunities including research, cataloging artifacts, and providing clerical assistance. Docents greet visitors and lead tours of historic buildings and museums. Others demonstrate crafts and trades on Living History days or teach people how to pan for gold. Whatever your interests, there is a place for you to volunteer!

• Museums
• Living History
• Archives and Research Center
• Collections Management Facility
• Placer County Museum Docents Guild

Volunteer Training

If you want to be a volunteer for the Placer County Museums, training is required and is offered annually in the fall. For more information, please call (530) 889-6500.

If you’d like to become a volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Training Application and Questionnaire - web page | Word document. You may fax the completed form to (530) 889-6510, or mail it to:

Volunteer Coordinator
Placer County Museums
101 Maple St.
Auburn, CA 95603