Volunteer
The El Paso County Historical Society is a community endeavor. We rely on volunteers to preserve and share El Paso’s history – in essence, OUR history. We are always looking for volunteers with a love of our beautiful city and its history to help with our ongoing tasks.
Volunteer Roles & Tasks
Greeter
Welcoming guests and answering telephone calls.
Data Entry
Helping enter archival records and membership information into the database.
Research Assistance
Answering research inquiries from historians and the general public.
Archives
Helping to sort and organize collections.
Library
Helping to organize library books.
Events
Assisting at fundraising events and celebratory events.
Fundraising
Making telephone calls, writing thank you notes, and grant writing.
Communications
Writing fundraising messages, social media posts, and preparing mailings.
Docent
Providing tours of the Burges House to individuals and groups.
We invite volunteers over the age of 16 to contribute their time and talents to the mission of the El Paso County Historical Society. To become a volunteer, please complete the online Volunteer Application Form below or contact us for more details. After we receive your application, you will be contacted to arrange for an interview in person or by phone. All information on the application will be kept confidential and will help us find the perfect volunteer project for you.
We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 50 hours of service.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Janine Young, Administrator, at 915-533-3603 or via our Contact Us page.
Volunteer Application Form
Please complete the online application form below to submit your application directly to the El Paso County Historical Society.
The El Paso County Historical Society (EPCHS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that advocates for the collection, preservation and dissemination to the public of our region’s history. The EPCHS is headquartered at the Burges House, a Texas historical landmark, and maintains an archive of over 25,000 photos, thousands of documents, hundreds of maps and books, and scores of artifacts all dealing with the border region’s rich history. The EPCHS endeavors to foster research into the history of the El Paso area; share that history with the public; publish and encourage historical writing pertaining to the area; and develop public consciousness of our rich heritage.
We invite volunteers over the age of 18 to contribute their time and talents to the mission of the EPCHS. After we receive your application, we will contact you to arrange for an interview in person or by phone. All information on this form will be kept confidential and will help us find the perfect volunteer project for you. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out through our Contact Us page.
Thank you for your interest!
Volunteer Application
Share your contact information, preferred volunteer positions, and availability. Our team will contact you to arrange a visit and complete your application in person.