Chevy Chase Historical Society
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SUPPORT THE SOCIETY

Volunteer

New volunteers are always welcome and the CCHS has a variety of rewarding
opportunities to put your skills and interests to work.  Whether for only a few
hours a month or several hours a week, you decide the level of commitment
depending on your schedule.  The following is just a sample of volunteer
opportunities:


Administrative
Assist researchers at the Archive and Research Center and support the daily
operations of the CCHS.

Education
Develop and/or facilitate outreach activities within the local school system
and greater community.

Events
Assist in the planning of public meetings, lectures, fairs, exhibits, and/or our
annual Gala celebration.

House History
Trace deeds of Chevy Chase houses at the Rockville Courthouse and the
Annapolis Hall of Records. 

Map Collection
Accession existing maps and assist in the acquisition of new items.

Newsletter
Develop a series of articles about Chevy Chase or report on CCHS events.

Oral Histories
Record and transcribe oral histories of long time Chevy Chase residents, and
local business owners and employees.

Photograph Collection
Accession, label, and maintain both the existing collection and new
acquisitions. Document the existing neighborhoods with ongoing photographic
outings.

Public Relations
Inform the media and local governments of CCHS events and activities and
build awareness within the community of the organization.

Stewardship
Work on the capital campaign, planned giving, and other areas of finance and
governance to oversee and ensure the long-term security of the CCHS.

Technology
Digitize the collection to make it accessible to researchers.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator,
Mary Anne Tuohey at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 or 301-656-6141.
 

 

 
 
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