Looking to contribute your time or talent as a volunteer?
Be part of a vibrant group of more than 50 dedicated volunteers! Whether you’re interested in working in the shipyard, engaging with the community, preserving history in the archives, mentoring students, joining a committee, or contributing your unique skills, there’s a place for you at EHSSM.
The benefits of being a volunteer:
Get access to a comprehensive collection of shipbuilding insight.
Camaraderie in shipbuilding culture.
Expand your understanding of legacy crafts.
Access to the Essex River Basin and waterways.
Experience personal growth by teaching others.
Learn from other volunteers and staff.
Get to know your neighbors.
Make life-long friends.
Annual New Year’s Day celebration with the staff & volunteer team.
A wonderful way to give back to your community!
Join Our Community
At the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum (EHSSM), we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. Whether you are applying for a staff position, volunteering your time, sharing your expertise as a speaker, or contributing your creativity as an artist, we want your experience with us to reflect our values of equity, access, and inclusion.
EHSSM is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status. We are actively working to build a team and community that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of our opportunities or programs, please contact us at office@essexshipbuilding.org. We will work with you to ensure your access needs are met.
We believe that inclusion makes our work stronger and that everyone deserves a meaningful place in the story we share.
