Volunteer with IHM
Do you like to tell stories? To explore history? To renovate and maintain historic structures? Issaquah History Museums welcomes you! Our organization relies on a community of people like you to operate its museums, maintain its exhibits, digitize its collections, and run its programs. Volunteer opportunities include diverse positions such as leading history hikes, docenting at the museums, and leading custom tours.
A group of staff and volunteers smile over a reproduction mine cart during the uninstall of our primary exhibit at the Issaquah Depot. (April 2026)
Volunteers Philip and Amy Diodato work together to sand, prime, and repaint our Depot's historic Freight Room. (June 2026)
Jake Olsen-Jacobsen welcomes guests aboard the Issaquah Valley Trolley.
A group of staff and volunteers smile over a reproduction mine cart during the uninstall of our primary exhibit at the Issaquah Depot. (April 2026)
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering with IHM is a great way to meet new people, learn about local history, and amplify your unique skills—whether they're creative, technical, interpersonal, mechanical, or something else!
Get 10% off IHM gift shop merchandise and facility rentals
Contribute meaningfully to Issaquah's civic life
Experience history firsthand—the artifacts, buildings & stories firsthand
Grow your professional skills, meet new people, or close a resume gap
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Ready to jump in?
Register your interest using our sign-up form.
First-time volunteers: You'll also need to submit our volunteer details form (which includes signing our Volunteer Agreement) before you can start your role. We also perform a routine Washington State Patrol background check. Depending on the role, you may be asked to provide 2 personal or professional references.
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