{"id":2669,"date":"2025-05-22T12:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shelbykyhistory.org\/?page_id=2669"},"modified":"2025-10-22T02:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:59:53","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shelbykyhistory.org\/index.php\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-area\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-image-with-text-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fbfb2f6b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:2rem;padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem;padding-left:2rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shelbykyhistory.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/both-at-Showcase.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-mtkd1zze\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/shelbykyhistory.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/both-at-Showcase-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shelbykyhistory.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/both-at-Showcase-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shelbykyhistory.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/both-at-Showcase-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shelbykyhistory.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/both-at-Showcase-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b0e2fcb35896b4b10a37a17a1b67ab7\" style=\"color:#0897a8;font-size:1.5rem\"><strong>Volunteer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have many members who volunteer their time and talents for a variety of projects. There are many ways to donate your time, talents or finances to help preserve Shelby County\u2019s rich history for future generations. Volunteering is also a great way to meet new people, introduce them to our exciting history, and learn more about the county\u2019s history yourself while proving a valuable service to our organization. We can all work together to enhance our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2256e7f1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/index.php\/volunteer-form\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Become A Volunteer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#0897a821;padding-top:2rem;padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem;padding-left:2rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cf6249f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f807c3a9548bf0d91d6bff17ae07acd0\" style=\"color:#0897a8;font-size:1.25rem\"><strong>Shelby County Historical Society Committees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem\">Volunteering to be a member of a committee is a great way to become involved in something you are passionate about while helping an organization plan for the future. We have established the following committees and are always looking for members to help us promote the history of Shelby County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accessions Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for collecting, cataloging, safekeeping, arranging, and repair of books, manuscripts, newspapers and all historical source material acquired by SCHS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for museum exhibits and the correct historic interpretation of the exhibits care, and upkeep of museum space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Publications Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for publications, research studies, and promotion of books sponsored by SCHS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historic Sites Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for establishing the historic validly of sites proposed for marking, for marking historical sites, and for arranging historical tours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for obtaining and arranging suitable programs for presentation to SCHS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Membership Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for membership lists, promoting and increasing membership, and determining membership benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Youth Program Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for History Camp and all other programs designed to engage the youth of Shelby County in history and the activities of SCHS. Works under the leadership of the Junior Historical Society Director.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for the investment of funds held by SCHS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cemeteries Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for locating, researching, recording, answering inquiries about cemeteries, and helping to preserve cemeteries within the county.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digitization Committee<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for the oversee of selecting items to be digitized for more accessible use by members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer We have many members who volunteer their time and talents for a variety of projects. There are many ways to donate your time, talents or finances to help preserve Shelby County\u2019s rich history for future generations. 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