Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

Bridgton Historical Society exists to encourage an appreciation and understanding of the events, customs, and traditions of the Bridgton community by collecting and preserving significant historical material and making it available through programs, publications, and exhibitions. We operate and maintain museums, historical properties, and research facilities, advocate for preservation, and consult with town officials and other interested parties on matters that affect the town’s identity and sense of place.

Volunteer opportunity

Narramissic Interpreter

Help history come alive at a spectacular 19^th-century New England hill farm by providing tours and hospitality for visitors to Narramissic, the Bridgton Historical Society’s historic farmstead. Help staff the house during regular open hours in July and August. Duties include conducting guided tours of the house and outbuildings, performing light housekeeping and maintenance duties, assisting with workshops, special events, and other projects. We can structure this as an undergraduate or graduate internship with a special project tailored to your interests and skills and the society's needs. Unfortunately, a stipend is not available this year. The house is open July and August, Thursday-Saturday from 1-4, but specific days worked can be somewhat flexible.Contact us for more information or to obtain a volunteer form; alternatively you may provide a resume, cover letter, and three personal references.

Internship Opportunity

Museum/Archives Intern: Collections Assistant

Volunteer opportunituies and unpaid internships are available at the Museum and Archives on Gibbs Avenue in Bridgton. These positions involve cataloging object and/or archival collections, scanning photographs and documents and other collections-related tasks. Specific projects may be designed depending on your interests and experience, and institutional needs. You will learn procedures for proper handling, housing, describing, and cataloging collections.Particularly during the summer, interns may also be responsible for helping to staff the facility, which involves greeting visitors, politely enforcing policies and procedures regarding personal safety and the security of the collections, conducting tours, answering questions, and assisting researchers. Professional training and supervision will be provided. Contact us for more information or to obtain a volunteer form; alternatively you may provide a resume, cover letter, and three personal references.