Weems Botts Museum in Dumfries needs volunteers; training on Sept. 30

Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. and the Weems-Botts Museum at 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA 22026, need volunteers and are offering volunteer training Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Call 703-221-2218.

Could you find some time to devote to helping others learn about our rich local history, organize events, or educate children?  Perhaps your interests lean more towards computer skills, writing or office organization.  Where ever your talents and interests lie, we have a need for you!

Volunteer Opportunities include:

Volunteer Docents are needed to give tours in the Annex & Museum

Historical Lecture guest speakers at schools and other organization meetings

Help plan and execute upcoming events such as a Children’s Camp, Silent Auction, Victorian Tea, Open House for Christmas, and Children’s Day at the Museum, etc.

Handle writing a newsletter and other correspondence

Work on computers and wireless printers

Help with research projects

Create outreach partnerships with businesses and other non-profits

Volunteers are needed who have a talent in retail, creating appealing displays and improving gift shop sales

Gather and/or transcribe local oral histories

Create and maintain a garden and help with the current herb garden and interpretation of the uses of herbs and Native American plantings