Become a Volunteer at the Laramie Plains Museum!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the museum and creates connection with local history and our pioneering heritage. There are many volunteer opportunies that can fit the skills and interests of most.
For more details please email us at lpmdirector@laramiemuseum.org or call at 307-742-4448.
Senior Docent
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Junior Docent
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Feather Duster
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Holiday Open House Decorator
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High Tea Baker
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Curatorial or Research
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Special Events
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Senior Docent * Junior Docent * Feather Duster * Holiday Open House Decorator * High Tea Baker * Curatorial or Research * Special Events *
Become a Senior Docent
Step into the past and help our visitors do the same! As a volunteer docent, you are the welcoming face of [Museum Name] and the storyteller who brings our historic home to life. You will lead engaging tours through our preserved rooms, share fascinating stories about the people who lived and worked here, and answer guest questions. No prior history degree or tour experience is required—just a love of learning, a friendly smile, and a desire to connect with your community. We provide all the training and historical background you need!
Curatorial Opportunities
Step behind the scenes and help uncover, preserve, and share the stories that bring our collection to life. As a curatorial volunteer, you will work directly alongside our staff to dig into archives, catalog artifacts, and shape future exhibitions.
Explore & Digitize: Assist with cataloging, photographing, and organizing items in our permanent collection and archives.
Uncover History: Conduct historical, scientific, or cultural research to verify facts and build context around specific artifacts or topics.
Shape Exhibitions: Help draft object labels, compile bibliographies, and prepare materials for upcoming displays and public programs.
Preserve Collections: Support basic conservation tasks, such as rehousing delicate documents and monitoring storage conditions
Feather Dusters: Historic Caretakers
Every grand mansion needs a dedicated team to keep it in pristine condition. Our "Feather Dusters" are a lively group of volunteers who gather weekly or bimonthly, depending on time of year, to gently dust, vacuum, and maintain the charm of our historic rooms. If you enjoy working with your hands, chatting with friends, and helping preserve local heritage, we would love to have you join the crew!
Time Commitment: Once a week to bimonthly (approx. 1 hour)
Duties: Light dusting, vacuuming, and keeping an eye out for pests!
Perks: Behind-the-scenes access, great company, and the satisfaction of keeping history shining!
Special Events Volunteer
Our special events wouldn’t be possible without the heart, creativity, and dedication of our incredible volunteers. Whether they are baking homemade treats for our High Teas, transforming our spaces with festive decor for the Holiday Open House, or working behind the scenes to help plan our largest annual fundraiser, Evening at the Ivinsons’, our volunteers bring every gathering to life. Their generosity of time and talent ensures that every event is welcoming, memorable, and deeply impactful for our community.
Ready to make a difference with a great group of people?
Connect with the Laramie Womans Club or the Laramie Garden Club. Members of both clubs regularly lend their time to the Laramie Plains Museum and step up to meet other vital needs in our community.
The Laramie Womans Club is one of the oldest local fraternal organizations in Laramie. Starting in 1898, this civic minded group was formed for the purpose of cultural and civic betterment. LWC is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service and is open to all women within the community/
The Laramie Garden Club started in 1960 to help guide locals in high altitude gardening. This wonderful organization helps maintain many public gardens around Laramie, including the Ivinson Mansion. They are also a civic organizations that donates to local causes and offers grants to organizations looking to improve their gardens.