Volunteer | Issaquah History Museums

Volunteer with the Issaquah History Museums

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.

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Volunteer perks

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! On top of that:

Get 10% off IHM gift shop merchandise and facility rentals
Free IHM membership—meaning discounted rates on ticketed events and more
Get backstage at ticketed events, like lectures and history hikes
Spend your time in unique historic spaces

Current openings

Title	Description (Short)	Event Date
Museum docent	Docents are the first faces our visitors see when they enter the historic Issaquah Depot Museum. If you love meeting new people, spending time . . .
Issaquah on Tap: June 9 Walking Guide	If you know your way around Issaquah's historic Front Street neighborhood and love showing other people around, we need you! Join us as a walking. . .	06/10/2026
Trolley Operator	Drive the trolley! Perfect for safety-conscious volunteers who enjoy the public. Includes full training and a one weekend per month commitment.
Trolley Conductor	The Conductor acts as the primary safety officer and passenger service representative, including providing historical information.
Trolley Mechanic	Perform preventative maintenance and as-needed repairs to the trolley and power car.
Trolley Platform Agent	Depot platform lead managing ticketing, ticket scanning, boarding logistics, and ADA lift operations to ensure a safe, efficient start to every trip.
Trolley Track Maintenance	Perform routine maintenance and repair of the railroad trackage to ensure it remains in a state of good repair for safe travel.
Talent pool: Event tablers	Help us staff tables at events in and around our community—places like elementary schools, Salmon Days, culture fests, and other local organizati. . .
Special event support: July 4 docents and tablers	Celebrate America's 250th with us at the Issaquah Depot Museum! With this year's parade ending at Veteran's Memorial Playfield, we expect heavy . . .	07/04/2026
Sign-in table: J.W. Wilfong Violin Demonstration	Help us host an inspiring night of music and history by signing in attendees at our ticketed Sounds of Another Century event on May 21 at 7pm.	05/22/2026
Event openers and closers	Help us welcome renters who've reserved the Issaquah Depot Museum's Freight Room on evenings and weekends. These events occur once every few . . .
Readers for Storytime in the Caboose	If you love reading out loud and spending time with kids and families, help us establish weekend storytime in the caboose! . . .
Freight Room prep and painting	NEW DATE. Help us repaint the paneled wall at the south end of our Freight Room. This opportunity will take place June 23–26, probably with one . .	06/23/2026
Volunteer pool: Event photographer	Help us capture the spirit of community at IHM events by photographing our attendees, volunteers, and historic locations. Some events . . .

Ready to jump in?

Register your interest using our sign-up form.

First-time volunteers: You'll also need to complete our volunteer application 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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