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Membership & Volunteering Opportunities

MEMBERSHIP

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The Lakewood Historical Society & History Museum would not exist without the generous support of its members and the Lakewood community. The contributions of time, energy and moral support are priceless. Donations of items of historic interest (“artifacts”) for the museum help us tell the Lakewood legend. The financial gifts are generously helping to bring the dream of a museum to life.
You can help make history with our museum by becoming a member, sharing your stories and participating in this inspiring Lakewood adventure!

Lakewood Historical Society members are a collegial group. Why don’t you join us? You may download the form below or call 253.682.3480 if you have questions.

Learn more about How to Help ...

Membership Application (PDF)

Member Benefits

• Personal satisfaction in knowing you are supporting and preserving local history
• Recipient of the Historical Society’s quarterly newsletter and special mailings
• Member discounts or free admission to occasional special programs or activities
• Opportunity to assist with historical research, prepare displays, and promote historic preservation
• Support and participate in the Society’s educational programs and special events
• Participate in Annual Meeting activities; vote for board members and officers; opportunity to run for a board position; chance to meet new people with mutual interests; help recruit new members
• Gifts to the Historical Society are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS law. The Society may not assess or assign values for donated goods and services.

Membership Application (PDF)

VOLUNTEERING

The Lakewood History Museum needs your help. Lend us your skills today!

Activities & Events
Administrative Assistance: Records/Clerical
Collections: Inventory, accession, catalogue artifacts
Docents: Greet/guide museum guests 1-2 times/month
Researchers: Artifacts; exhibit themes; local history
Writers: Write history vignettes, exhibit text, labels, etc.
Oral History: Interview, record and transcribe oral histories
Program: Help organize/produce programs of interest
Technology: Help set up and manage systems
Carpenters: Construct exhibit scenes and display cases
Painters: With rollers, brushes, and tools
Special Interests & Skills: How can you help?

Volunteer Application (PDF)

Committees
Collections & Acquisitions: Manage and develop collections
Exhibit Planning: Create interesting and unique exhibits
Event Planning: Recognition, fundraising, annual meeting
Facility Planning: Planning for a permanent museum
Finance & Budget: Financial management and oversight
Fundraising Development: Annual fund, capital campaign
Membership Development: Recruit new members and support membership
Programs: Organize and present programs of interest
Public Relations & Marketing: Promote the Society, the Museum and it's Mission

Volunteer Application (PDF)

Docents & Tour Guides
Join us as a Volunteer Docent at the Museum and help make history as the latest new museum in Pierce County joins its prestigious partners in this cradle of Northwest history. Docents and tour guides welcome, entertain and educate visitors with the fascinating history of our region, from the era of prehistoric periods to the present.

Open hours are 12 noon to 4 pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Your requested time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. Your orientation and training will help you discuss local history, exhibits, artifacts and museum goals as well as knowing about nearby sites of interest and visitor information on the City. An added benefit will be occasional tours of other museums to learn more about the area. An annual recognition event will honor our volunteers to express our gratitude. We hope you will join us.

Volunteer Application (PDF)

Help Recover & Preserve our History
Did you skate at the Lakewood Ice Arena? Go to movies at the Lakewood Theater or dine at Lakewood Terrace? Do you have your high school yearbooks? What about mementos from local organizations and clubs? Maybe a hat box from The Peoples Store? That 1957 Good Housekeeping or Popular Mechanics magazine in the attic is now 50 years old. Don’t discount the small things until you ask. Please contact us to donate photos, memorabilia, artifacts and archives. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.