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Become an intern or volunteer

Volunteer at Historic Zoar Village

Volunteers are the heart of our village – without them, we would not be able to share our history and traditions with thousands of visitors each year.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sharing information with guests in the historic buildings
Selling tickets for events
Maintaining the three-acre garden
Occasional help in the Zoar Store and more
Special opportunities for youth volunteers include meeting and greeting guests and assisting with youth activities

Become A Volunteer

Are you ready to join us? Complete and submit the form below and tell us how and where you’d like to volunteer. We will contact you soon to discuss upcoming opportunities to help.

Intern at historic zoar village

Historic Zoar Village and the Fort Laurens Museum now offer an internship program. This program can be personalized to fit the various needs of the student. Internships are available at the following levels: junior or senior in high school, vocational school, or homeschool, or undergraduate or graduate student in university or college. Students can obtain college credits through supervisor and professor approval. Standard internships will be ten weeks in length with an average of 8 hours per week. The duration and hours per day can be tailored to the intern’s needs. All completed internships will result in a letter of recommendation for the student.

Internship FAQs

How do I apply for an internship?

Please email a cover letter that includes current academic level, a writing sample, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor, and, if interested in receiving academic credit, the requirements or guidelines of the program to zoarinfo@historiczoarvillage.com.

What internship opportunities are available?

Marketing: social media, partnership development, general advertising outreach, graphic design: flyer and ad development, press releases and website content development
Collections: care and management, cataloging
Archives: cataloging, scanning and metadata, library organization
Education: school group program development to fit curriculum standards, lesson planning, school outreach
Program & Event Management: program development, event management, volunteer coordination
Museum Studies: daily operations, interpretation, adult outreach and program development, school outreach and program development
Art: gallery interpretation, adult outreach and program development, school outreach and program development

What if I have a different type of internship I want to propose?

Historic Zoar Village and the Fort Laurens Museum will offer internships in the listed categories. If you are interested in another project or if you wish to submit a proposal for a personalized internship, please send proposals to zoarinfo@historicalzoarvillage.com.

What will my internship duties be?

Duties for each internship will vary. Interns may choose to work in more than one subcategory or blend categories and subcategories with supervisor approval to fit their career goals.