Volunteering with RHS

As an RHS volunteer, there is no limit to the impact you can have on your local community. 

By donating just a few hours over the course of the year, you can help us create inclusive, accessible spaces where all members of the Renton community can connect with their history and with each other. 

Our dedicated staff are available to meet with you in-person or over zoom to learn more about your interests, your availability, and discuss the opportunities open now. We’re focused on creating meaningful experiences that fit your needs, so if you have an idea of ways you can help that aren’t mentioned below, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Opportunities available now:

Handy person  - While we gear up for the next step in our journey, we need handy people who can fix all the things! We are closing on an historic building in downtown Renton, across the street from the Renton History Museum. With this new adventure comes so much opprtunity for growth. 

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• Painting

• Construction

• MORE!

 

Help move traveling exhibits - We are creating new and exciting traveling exhibits to take around town for extended visits.  

• Assist our team by using your truck or large van to transport exhibits to and from locations.

• And/or assist us by doing the heavy lifting--safely, of course. Enjoy a sneak peak of what it takes to create traveling exhibits.

 

Help around the office - We are gearing up for a big move in May of 2026. Once the move is complete, we'd love help organizing our new space. There are so many general office tasks that could use your gentle touch. Enjoy a sneak peak of what it takes to manage artifacts. Bring your organization skills and help us get ready for the celebrating America250, Renton's 125th and our 60th Birthdays. 

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Computer help & data entry - We are updating databases regularly. Do you love a good spreadsheet and enjoy entering detailed information? Do we have a task for you! Enjoy a sneak peek of what it takes to manage artifacts. Bring your organization skills and help us grow! 

 

Help with member & public events - Pie in the Park and Local Event Tables are just two examples of the types of public outreach event booths we hope to host in 2026, where we'll host events for Renton's 125th, and our 60th birthdays and America 250. We need volunteers to help staff booths, including running games and educating the public about our mission, how we fit into the History Mudeum and City of Renton, and our plans for the future.

Join our Board of Directors - When full, our board of directors consists of twelve volunteers who have committed to attending one board meeting per month, either in person at our location or remotely via Zoom. We currently have room for five additional members. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This leadership team votes on critical issues with the needs of the general membership in mind, and represents the organization in all settings as a recognized authority of Renton history. Everyone is welcome to apply; there are no specific qualifications outside a love of history and an appreciation for the value of public service.

Interested? Fill out the form below. Please allow five business days for our staff to get in touch.