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Participate in Special Events

Volunteers can participate in special events at the California State Capitol Museum throughout the year that provide opportunities to greet, educate, and entertain visitors. Participating volunteers may help with event set-up and clean-up, distribute food to guests, and engage and educate the public through living history. For information about becoming a volunteer at the State Capitol Museum, please call the Tour Office at (916) 324-0333.

Costumed State Capitol Museum volunteers and staff pose for a photo

Historic Room Interpreting Docent

Stationed on the Capitol’s first floor, interpreting docents greet visitors, answer questions, and bring the stories behind the recreated Historic Rooms to life. This is an opportunity to wear period clothing (1900-1910). Interpreting docents receive additional mentoring.

You must volunteer at least 84 hours per year to be considered an active volunteer.

Benefits

  • A 36-hour free training course covering the Capitol building’s history, architecture, and the government of California. 
  • A State Parks Volunteer badge upon graduation of the training course.
  • A pass providing free admittance to California State Parks in the Capital District after 84 hours of volunteer work. To maintain this pass, volunteers are required to continue working 84 hours per year.
  • A pass providing free admittance to all California State Parks after 200 hours of volunteer work per year.
  • You may be awarded volunteer hour pins and honored at a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

CSCMVA members receive additional perks, including:

  • Discounts on parking costs or free light rail and/or bus tickets for transportation to volunteer work.
  •  CSCMVA discount at Capitol Books and Gifts.
  • Subscription to a monthly newsletter.
  • Subsidized social activities and field trips.

It is not necessary to join the California State Capitol Museum Volunteer Association (CSCMVA) to be a volunteer with State Parks at the Capitol. Please note: a minimum of 84 volunteer hours per year are required to maintain active status for discounted CSCMVA membership.

Volunteer Application