Volunteers & Interns
The Center seeks out committed volunteers with backgrounds or work experience in museums, libraries or
archives, and accepts applications from all who wish to apply. Highly desirable skills for our volunteers
include data entry, carpentry, graphic design, photography, scanning, and familiarity in a Windows-based
environment. It is required that volunteers give at least a four hour block of time each week; internship
requirements are dictated by the intern’s graduate program. Above all, volunteers with a strong commitment,
an attention to detail, a willingness to take direction, and team-building skills are sought.
Currently, the Center only accepts as interns advanced graduate students currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program. The process to select interns is competitive and requires application materials be submitted by posted deadlines.
Volunteer and Intern Handbook
Before applying for a volunteer position at the Center, all prospective applicants must first read and review the Volunteer and Intern Handbook. There you will find specific instructions on what positions are available, CSH policies, and the code of ethics that all volunteers agree to abide by during their service. Click to download Volunteer and Intern Handbook (pdf).
Instructions for Applying
If you have additional questions about our volunteer and intern program, please call (916) 808-7072 and ask to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator.
