Internship Program
Volunteer Opportunities
The Rye Historical Society offers hands-on opportunities for students and community members to engage with Rye’s rich history, develop professional skills, and contribute meaningfully to public programs and research.
Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
Volunteers of all ages are welcome to support Rye Historical Society’s mission on select Saturdays.
Opportunities include:
Assisting with museum tours, educational programs, and public events
Helping to catalog and preserve archival collections
Working behind the scenes and supporting community outreach, marketing, and communications initiatives (i.e. website and social media)
Volunteering provides the chance to develop skills, engage with local history, and give back to the community while working alongside experienced historians and educators.
Application Process
Submit Volunteer Application, which asks for:
Contact information and availability
Areas of interest and relevant skills
Your current high school and grade level
Your Resume
A brief response to the question: What interests you about volunteering at the Square House Museum, and what would you like to learn or experience through this opportunity?
Initial Screening and Interview
Orientation and Training
Begin Volunteering
Contact Us
For more information, please contact
Natalie Hofstedt
Director of Programming
Email: natalie.hofstedt@ryehistory.org
Engage with Rye’s history, build skills, and make a meaningful contribution to the community!
High School Senior Internship
The High School Internship is a four-week immersive program designed for high school seniors with a deep interest in history, social science research, and public humanities. The internship introduces students to professional historical inquiry while demonstrating how research connects the past to contemporary social, political, and civic life.
This program is ideal for students considering future study in history, sociology, political science, anthropology, public policy, law, education, or related fields. Interns gain hands-on experience working with primary sources, contributing to public-facing historical projects, and engaging with the Rye community through education and outreach.
Eligibility
The High School Internship is open to current high school seniors who demonstrate a strong interest in history or social science research.
Applicants must:
Be enrolled as a high school senior during the 2025–2026 academic year
Demonstrate curiosity, motivation, and academic engagement
Possess strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
Be able to commit fully to the four-week internship period
Prior research experience is not required.
Please submit application to:
Natalie Hofstedt
Director of Programming