…just for the fun of it!
The Hoboken Historical Museum’s mission is to showcase Hoboken’s rich history. As a small nonprofit supported primarily by local fundraising and public grants, we depend on volunteers to manage and staff our fundraising events. These events help fund the entertaining and educational exhibits and events that advance the community’s appreciation of Hoboken’s colorful history.
Volunteering is a fun way to get to know your neighbors and connect with the city’s cultural life. No prior experience is needed; the only requirement is a friendly attitude. Most assignments are for a couple of hours and involve setting up for an event, helping register participants, standing in as a host in our Garden Tour and House Tour sites, or selling merchandise. There’s something for everyone!
In 2019, volunteers are needed at the following Museum-hosted events: (Please note: dates subject to change. Call or email volunteer@hobokenmuseum.org for details.)
- Secret Garden Tour, Sunday, June 2, 9 am – 4 pm (rain date, June 9)
- Spring Family Fun Day, Sunday, June 23, 10 am – 4 pm
- Shipyard Carnival, Sunday, August 18, 12 – 4 pm
- Fall Family Fun Day, Friday, October 25, Click here to sign up as a volunteer!
- Hoboken House Tour, Sunday, October 20, 9 am – 4 pm Click here to sign up as a volunteer!
At city events and community festivals, we need volunteers to staff our booth selling Museum merchandise and to spread the word about our activities:
- Spring Arts & Music Fest, Sunday, May 19
- St. Ann’s Feast, week of July 24 – 28
- Fall Arts & Music Fest, Sunday, September 29
- Hoboken City Hall Crafts Fair, Saturday – Sunday, Dec. 7-8 Click here to sign up as a volunteer!
For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, send an email to volunteer@hobokenmuseum.org. You can also sign up for our email event advisories at our website, www.hobokenmuseum.org (be sure to check the “Volunteer opportunities” box in the sign-up form), or call the Museum at 201-656-2240.