The backbone of our organization are its volunteers. They make the organization a success. You can volunteer for as little as three hours a week by training to be a docent or contribute your skills with carpentry, yard work, and special events.

Your involvement in this community service is much appreciated.

We can find a place for you.

If you are interested, please visit one of the museums and talk to one of our volunteers.  They will tell you firsthand what it is like volunteering for the Hernando Historic Museum Association.

Please submit your volunteer application online HERE or scan the QR Code below.

Please download, print, and fill out the Form.  Downloaded Form will be found in your download folder.  Then mail or drop it off.  Someone will then contact you.

Hernando Historical Museum Association
P.O. Box 10572
Brooksville, FL 34603

Volunteer Application Form

Bright Futures Scholarships

Each summer, teens from Hernando County join the volunteer team at Hernando Historical Museums Assoc. and are provided special training.  Approved as a Bright Future Volunteer Location, Hernando Historical Museum Assoc. encourages High School Students to learn about local and Florida History by participating in many programs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

  • Junior Docent Tour Guides
  • Museum Greeters
  • Grounds Assistants
  • Special Event Assistants

JUNIOR DOCENT TOUR GUIDE: Are you curious or interested in historic houses and Florida History?  Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and passion with others?  Then join our docents at any of our three museums, May Stringer House, 1885 Train Depot or Countryman Family One Room School and welcome visitors to our historic buildings.  Engage guests in conversation about community life, architectural styles, artifacts and more.  One on one training and mentoring by experienced volunteers is provided.

MUSEUM GREETERS: Meet school groups, tours and visitors, provide tour information, help guests and answer questions within each house.

GROUNDS ASSISTANTS: Do you love gardening and outdoor maintenance?  Help keep our museums pathways, porches and walkways clear of debris and provide upkeep to planting around the house.  May Stringer house volunteers will provide interesting info on growing gardens in Florida.

If you would like to apply for the scholarship,  please let us know.  Print and fill out an application.  Then mail it or drop it off at one of the museums.

Hernando Historical Museum Association
P.O. Box 10572
Brooksville, FL 34603

Click here to download the Bright Futures Scholarships Application