Volunteer Opportunities
Becoming a volunteer is a great way to explore New Mexico history while sharing your interest with others. Friends of History invites you to join us in these activities.

First Wednesday Lecture Series
Lecture Volunteers
Would you like to support the First Wednesday Lecture Series to ensure continued quality presentations each month on topics of interest about New Mexico History?
The Friends of History are history buffs, lifelong learners, and professionals who offer original programs to the public as volunteers with the New Mexico History Museum.
A team of our volunteers develops and produces an annual program of public lectures, online and in-person, by historians, authors, writers and experts on the history and cultures of New Mexico and the Southwest.
We are currently seeking additional volunteers to join our team in 2025 to actively assist with the First Wednesday Lectures, a monthly series of pre-recorded and in-person talks.
- Time obligations start at 10-15 hours per month
- Access to an internet-connected personal computer is required
- Volunteers can work remotely
- Museum of New Mexico Foundation membership is not required, and there is no fee or financial obligation with the Friends of History
Available Roles
Lecture Producer
- Recruit speakers for a pre-recorded presentation
- Coordinate with speakers for short, written summaries of their upcoming presentation, a brief bio, and an accompanying photo/graphic for advertising
- Coordinate speaker info with Friends of History email announcement manager and social media managers
- Schedule and facilitate Zoom recording session in coordination with speaker and contracted videographer
- Host recording session, to include introducing and moderating post-presentation Question & Answer session
- Training and support available for each task
- Work from home on your own computer
Lecture Website Editor
- Update the First Wednesday Lecture Series webpage monthly
- Training provided for developing individual lecture webpages
- Work from home on your own computer
Anyone who is team-oriented, detail-oriented, well-organized, over 21 years of age, and has a personal internet-connected computer is encourage to apply.
Prior event planning and coordination experience is recommended but not required.
Event planners and coordinators, public relations professionals, persons with technical skills, and active/retired educators are particularly welcome.
All necessary training provided as needed.
The deadline for filing the application is Friday, February 28, 2025. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have.
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Learn More
To find out more, contact us via the Friends of History volunteer application or email [email protected].
Museum Volunteering
If you would like to work on location at the New Mexico History Museum, the staff offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities including:
- Serving as a docent on tours of the museum and major exhibitions—Assisting with care and management of museum collections
- Helping out in specialty departments including the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives, the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library, and the Palace Press
- Greeting visitors and guests at special events
- Preparing educational programs and working with school groups—Helping out with administration and support services
- Filming and photographing live events and working on AV, multimedia, and web projects