Volunteering

how you can help

We welcome any new volunteers with an interest in their local history and community spirit and encourage any existing members to reconnect.

Volunteers

The Williamstown Historical Society is managed by a dedicated group of volunteers who bring diverse interests, skills, and responsibilities to the table. These range from conducting research, organizing and cataloguing donations, handling office tasks, raising funds, promoting our cause, and coordinating events. If you possess a specific skill set or want to learn a new one, and have a desire to contribute, we would love to hear from you.


Our research volunteers play a vital role in fulfilling public research inquiries, organizing newly acquired donations, maintaining office operations, entering data, scanning files, and ensuring the preservation of our extensive collection, among other responsibilities. You are welcome to volunteer for short-term specific projects too.


We warmly welcome the addition of new volunteers, and your valuable assistance will be greatly appreciated.


Register your interest

Benefits of volunteering

  • Knowing you are making a valuable contribution to a community-operated not-for-profit and a living part of our history.
  • Provides regular social interaction/connections with like-minded individuals across a range of ages in today's society when many people feel isolated and lonely
  • Learn new skills or hone your existing ones in a supportive environment


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In 1867 Steedman published the ‘Manual of Swimming’, drawing on his extensive personal swimming experience to provide a practical manual. This comprehensive manual provided early descriptions of racing strokes, and training methods, and contributed significantly to the development of 'speed swimming', diving, water safety, and the health benefits of bathing.
By Maureen Gibb May 9, 2024
Her true legacy lies in the countless animals whose lives were saved or improved thanks to her tireless advocacy.
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