By becoming part of the Oregon Military Museum (OMM) Volunteer Corps, you are helping OMM honor, share, and preserve Oregon’s military heritage and legacy, including the Oregon National Guard, the state’s early militias, and all branches of the US Armed Forces.
OMM is excited to offer a range of volunteer opportunities to match your needs, interests, experience, and knowledge. Not familiar with Oregon’s military history? No Problem! Not sure how your interest and skills might match with OMM volunteer opportunities? No worries!
As part of the application process, we will match your skills and interests with OMM’s volunteer opportunities, as well as provide specialized training and appreciation to all new and continued volunteers who help make the Museum available and welcoming to all visitors.
The Oregon Military Museum will open its Historic Park to the public in May 2022. In addition to its two historical buildings, special events are scheduled in the Historical Park through Veterans Day, November 2022.
We need your help to make this possible!
Volunteer opportunities will continue to grow as we move closer to a Grand Opening of the Museum, its galleries and library in 2023.
Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a Oregon Military Museum volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the Continue button at the bottom.
Once your application is reviewed, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule an onsite volunteer interview to go over your volunteer interests and availability, as well as set up a volunteer background check.
You are on your way to being part of the OMM Volunteer Corps. We're excited to have you be a part of the team!
Please include all contact information including communication preferences. Most communication will take place via email or text.
Complete the following only for organization-level volunteer groups with multiple participants
Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer, as well as level of regularity.
Please mark all volunteers opportunities of interest to you and level of preference.
Are you interested in participating in volunteer talks, social media videos, offsite events, ad-hoc support teams, or other activities to promote the museum, engage the public, and share the collections? Other ideas?
Are you available to participate in bi-monthly or quarterly all-volunteer meetings and training sessions in the early evening?
Please include any previous and current volunteer or service experience including organization, dates, and responsibilities.
Please include details such interests, limitations, or affiliations.
This information helps us get to know you and build OMM's Volunteer Corps
Please include all contact information for your emergency contact
Quarterly e-newsletter including upcoming events, museum activities, collection highlights, volunteer spotlights, and more.
Announcement of upcoming OMM special events and projects with volunteering opportunities.
E-reminders of upcoming volunteer schedule.
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