Volunteer
Volunteers bring energy, enthusiasm, and life to The Mill by giving tours, communicating with visitors and members, coordinating events, and so much more. Their work enhances our visitor experience and makes it possible to welcome more members to our unique National Historic Landmark.
Become a Volunteer!
Our volunteers tell us that they love what they do and enjoy working with other volunteers. As a small non-profit without paid staff, we rely on our volunteers to help us thrive by sharing their energy and talents.
Right now, our greatest need is in Visitor Services.
Visitor Services
Meet new people and share what you know about our history
Greeters
Docents/tour guides
Gift shop cashier/front desk
Communications
Help make current/potential visitors aware of our programs and events
Writing and producing monthly newsletter
Crafting and posting updates on social media
Writing media news releases
Updating website
Events
Coordinate details for public/private events
Coordinating facilities rentals
Planning for mill demonstration days
Managing events
Collections
Research, document, and preserve our history
Documenting artifacts
Maintaining collections data base
Maintenance
Help keep the gardens and buildings at their best
Groundskeeping
Simple construction repairs
Education
Help children learn about history and how things work
Childrens’ tours
Educational programs
Developing fun and educational activities
Programming
Develop programs to build community engagement
Lectures
Demonstrations
Community events
What our volunteers are saying
“Volunteering at The Mill gives insight into our past local history and also gives insight into the local present community. It’s fun to connect the two! Bringing life to our past and sharing that with others is a great feeling! There are many ways to volunteer: docent, gift shop, communications, landscaping, and artifact collections. Volunteers working together make a great team!”
— Amy, volunteer since 2003
"When I joined the Mill's volunteering team, I did not even realize how much local history it carries. Thanks to the volunteers and people who love the Mill, we are able to learn and experience the stories of the families who lived here spanning three centuries, the fascinating engineering work behind the grist mill, and the beautifully preserved lands and buildings."
— Assemgul, volunteer since 2023
“Sharing the Mill history with families, from children to seniors, is fulfilling! Presenting a passion about the history of the Mill helps keep us focused on our goals of preservation and education. New volunteers are always welcome to help us ‘keep history alive!’”
— Will, volunteer since 2003
How did the Mill at Anselma get its name?
Meet Kristy, a dedicated Mill volunteer answering a common visitor question: How did The Mill at Anselma get its name? It refers to the name of the nearby village, but it wasn’t always called Anselma. Kristy explains. (Runtime about 1 minute).
Help us ensure The Mill at Anselma continues to educate and inspire visitors and scholars for generations to come.
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