Volunteer

Do you like what you see here? We invite you to consider volunteering. Use the Volunteer menu above to learn about volunteering in the Museum, in the Archives, on the newsletter, on our website and Facebook, and more.

Like many non-profits, the Colfax Area Historical Society (CAHS) depends on volunteers to carry out its mission to promote interest in the history of the Colfax, California area; support a local Museum; cooperate with other Historical Societies and local groups; discover, collect and make accessible to the public an Archive of historical information and objects; mark places and buildings of historical interest and catalog such markers in an orderly and available manner; and accept gifts and donations.

Volunteering can be very rewarding, and just a few hours a week can make a big difference. The CAHS offers several options for volunteers, Some tasks are in person, some can be done at home or virtually.