Celebrating Town History is a Community Affair
Become a Volunteer!
We rely on the active engagement of our energetic volunteers to support all our programs.
Volunteering is fun and a great way to learn more about Essex’s three villages, contribute to community events, and make new friends!
Learn more!
Join us for a Volunteer Open House, held the second Wednesday of each month at Hills Academy History Center, 10:30 - 11:30 am.
Congratulations to 2025 EHS Volunteer of the Year Ryan Poulin!
Here are some great ways YOU can get involved:
Join our team of passionate, knowledgeable guides and host who provide tours of EHS’s Pratt House museum.
Pratt House Guides and Hosts
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work as a team or individually to provide hour-long tours of Essex’s historic neighborhoods.
Walking Tour Guides
Join our group of collections volunteers on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at Hills Academy to catalogue Our Collection, respond to research requests, and develop exhibits.
Collections and Research
If you are interested historic craftsmanship and maintenance to historic standards, there is no better place to learn than Pratt House and Hills Academy. If “digging into” history is more your style, our colonial kitchen and pollinator gardens are just the place to engage in your passion.
Historic Property Stewardship
Our staff and volunteers enjoy our work in local schools to encourage local students to become budding historians.
Education
Interested in volunteering but not looking for a regular commitment? EHS needs volunteers at its many pop up programs and events each year. This is a great opportunity to meet new people as you act as the friendly face of EHS at community events.
Special Events
Volunteer Materials
We are excited to have you join EHS as a volunteer! Please see the documents below and turn them into staff at your earliest convenience.
“As you grow older, you will discover you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.”