Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Dr. Charles R. Preston (in lab coat) works with volunteers in the lab: (L – R) Don Chaffey, Richard Gruber, Preston, Anne Hay, and Richard Jones, research assistant.

Volunteering Your Time

The Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s success has largely been a result of the unstinting efforts of its volunteers. Our volunteering supporters number more than 250, and they collectively contributed more than 13,000 hours in 2012!

Sign up to become a volunteer today!

Save this application to your computer, fill it out, and then e-mail your application to Chris Searles.

While the Historical Center does attempt to recognize volunteers through an annual banquet and benefits, all of the volunteers say they participate because of the personal satisfaction it delivers.

Volunteers have numerous opportunities to utilize their life and work skills at the Historical Center. Activities cover the entire spectrum of museum-related support functions. Some individuals enjoy being docents or leading children or family activities, and other dedicated volunteers deliver indispensable service behind the scenes. These hidden roles range from assisting in administrative operations to helping set up exhibitions.

Chris Searles would be glad to answer any of your questions. You may also reach her by phone at 307.578.4089.

Volunteer Benefits

Cumulative Hours	Benefits
25 hours	Invitation to the Annual Volunteer Appreciation event.
	Annual family membership to the BBHC.
	For preexisting members, a $25 gift certificate to our exclusive Museum Store.
	Two guest passes to the Historical Center.
Each additional 50 hours	$20 gift certificate.
	One guest pass.

Hours are accumulated according to the calendar year. If enough hours are not accumulated in one category to earn a benefit, they can be carried over to the next year.

Hear from Volunteer and Supporter Don Chaffey