Student (Under 18 Years Old) Volunteer Application & Information
Highs school students are welcome to volunteer at Troy Historic Village! All volunteers must be at least 14 years old, or in 9th grade.
Younger volunteers are welcomed on a case-by-case basis, and parents/guardians must remain on site. Email volunteer@thvmail.org to discuss younger student volunteer opportunities.
In hundreds of unique and generous acts of service, our volunteers engage the public, support operations, and preserve our resources. Our dedicated volunteers donate over 5,000 hours of their collective time each year!
Here are some of the ways our Villager Volunteers bring our mission to life:
Engage the Public:
- Help staff check in and welcome guests to programs; share information about the program during community events
- Help create a super-fun time as an activity helper (craft station assistant, reset the lanes during our Spring Egg Hunt, make sure kids take turns at the obstacle course, to name a few) during our annual Trick-or-Treat, Spring Egg Hunt, Cocoa and Crafts with Santa, Open Houses, and other special event programs
- Help us give out samples at our pop-up shop full of delicious Michigan-made maple syrup products at Maple Syrup Time
- Spend the day looking at really awesome cars while helping with lots of different activities during the Troy Traffic Jam (always the first Sunday in August)
Support Operations:
- Help prepare field trip craft supplies or special event craft supplies at the Village
- Help set up or take down scarecrows in October and November
- Help make the Village beautiful doing seasonal decorating
- Help stuff goody bags for the Troy Traffic Jam in July
Preserving Our Resources:
- Assist staff with cleaning tasks throughout the Village
- Assist staff with yard work chores in the Pioneer Garden or other yard work chores
Steps for Students to Volunteer at Troy Historic Village
Step 1: Fill out the Volunteer Application
There are three ways to fill out the volunteer application materials:
- Scroll down, or click here, to fill out the materials online, OR
- Click here to download a copy of the materials to print, fill out at home, and drop off at Troy Historic Village, OR
- Stop by the Village during our regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm) to fill out one in person. We usually have someone in the office outside of those hours, so please call the Village at 248-524-3570 if you need a different time.
Make sure your parent / guardian signs the Volunteer Application before submitting!
Step 2: Add Volunteer@troyhistoricalsociety.ccsend.com to your email contact list
Step 3: Wait for volunteer opportunities to be announced by email, and sign up!
Student Volunteer Guidelines
- All student volunteers will fill out an application with parent/guardian signatures and submit to Troy Historic Village before volunteering.
- Most of our volunteer opportunities are event based. We'll share the ways you can help, and you can pick the shifts that best fit your schedule!
- There is no minimum for student volunteers to participate to stay active. If you would like to be removed from our email list, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
- Student volunteers will notify their assigned Troy Historic Village staff supervisor when they arrive to the site and before they leave.
- We strive to work with volunteers of all abilities and pride ourselves on advancing accessibility at the Village. For more information about accessibility, please click here or email us at volunteer@thvmail.org.
- We communicate volunteer opportunities primarily by email, but are always available to help volunteers sign up in person!
Become a Villager!
Scroll down, or click here, to fill out the Volunteer application! When you're finished, click Submit. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in contact with information about orientation!
If you have any questions or need assistance with filling out an application, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@thvmail.org or call the Village main office at 248-524-3570.
We can’t wait to meet you!