Volunteer Corner
Help bring McKeesport and Mon Valley history to life! Whether you enjoy greeting visitors, researching local stories, caring for collections, or helping at events, there’s a place for you at the Heritage Center. Share your time and talents, meet people who love local history, and help preserve it for future generations.
News & Important Updates
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month.
Current Volunteer Needs/Events
Volunteers help the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center preserve and share our region’s history. Opportunities include research, collections care, exhibit support, office work, maintenance, and special events. We’ll work with you to find a role that fits your interests and skills.
To get involved, speak with Volunteer Coordinators Bonnie Stern and Caroline Gilmore.
Facility Volunteering Opportunities:
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Front Desk (Answering phones and greeting guests) – Available daily
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Research (Sorting newspaper articles, researching headline news on microfilm, data entry for digital archives) – Available daily
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Docent (Provide tours to guests) – Available daily or as scheduled.
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Keeping our data base of membership list current.
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Assisting with store transactions and inventory.
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Hosts for programs and events.
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Assisting with monthly mailings.
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Writing for our quarterly newsletter.
Community Event Volunteer Opportunities:
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Includes representing the Heritage Center at offsite community events