Become A Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the El Paso Museum of History! We appreciate all those in the community who pledge their time and knowledge to help bring our region’s rich history to life. Volunteers are an essential part of the City of El Paso’s commitment to delivering exceptional cultural programs, events, and services that enhance the quality of life in our community.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Being a tour guide
- Assisting with educational programs
- Supporting museum projects
- Helping at special events
Prospective volunteers must fill out the city volunteer application and waiver. Applicants are subject to a background check.
Note: In the objective line of the application, include requested site (El Paso Museum of History) and areas of interest.
Become A Docent (Tour Guide)
The El Paso Museum of History is currently accepting applications for our new docent program. Docents are an integral part of the museum and help connect visitors to our collection and exhibitions through engaging, dynamic guided tours. The museum’s tours are free and serve a wide range of ages from K-12 students to lifelong-learner adults. No experience is needed—just a passion for history and storytelling! A thorough and comprehensive training will be provided to all docents. In exchange for their time, docents receive a free adult membership, which includes discounted fees and early/guaranteed access to all El Paso Museum of History events.
Prospective docent must fill out the city volunteer application and waiver. Applicants are subject to a background check.
Event Assistant
Throughout the year, the El Paso Museum of History hosts a wide range of events, from intimate lecture series to large scale festival events. We are always looking for motivated volunteers who are interested in learning more about museum events and assisting with visitor experience. Event volunteers can expect to help greet guests and guide visitors through hands-on activities.
For more information on event volunteering, please contact:
Nora Rose
Outreach & Education Supervisor
[email protected]
Internships & Work-Study
The El Paso Museum of History is grateful for our interns who generously commit their time and expertise to advance our mission and work. At this time, we are not accepting applications for new interns.
The El Paso Museum of History offers internships and work-study* opportunities on a rolling basis throughout the year. Internships and work-study opportunities are offered to students who are currently enrolled in a degree programs for museum studies, history, art, education, or adjacent fields. Interns assist with special projects throughout the year to support the needs of departments and programs across the Museum.
If you are interested in becoming an intern for the El Paso Museum of History, please email your resume and an email detailing your area of interest (Curation, Education, Collections, Operations) to:
Nora Rose
Outreach & Education Supervisor
[email protected]
For University of Texas at El Paso students, available listings can be found on the UTEP job mine portal
Prospective applicants must fill out the city volunteer application and waiver. Applicants are subject to a background check.
Smithsonian Young Ambassador Program
Applications are currently closed for the 2025 Young Ambassador Program
In partnership with the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino, the El Paso Museum of History is proud to offer one high school senior the opportunity to be a Smithsonian Young Ambassador each year. The Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a nationally recognized program for graduating high school seniors that fosters the next generation of community-conscious leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources.
YAP students experience a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and participate in workshops with preeminent scholars and community leaders. After a week in Washington, students participate in a 4-week community practicum at one of 20 partner cultural or science museums across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. This experience allows students to gain practical knowledge and focus on skill-building, as well as experience the inner workings of museums.
For more information, please visit the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino website
