Tuesday, March 28th 2023
Image above: Volunteers take a break from repotting plants to enjoy some snacks and good company outside of the Boyd Horticultural Center.
April is National Volunteer Month! In this blog, Historic Columbia's Executive Director Robin Waites explains the important role volunteers play in the organization and why volunteering at Historic Columbia makes a significant impact on your community, and yourself. Then, we hear stories from some of our dedicated volunteers about why they choose to share their time and talents with HC and those we serve.
Anyone interested in joining our volunteer efforts can learn more here. Just fill out the brief application and we will reach out to you soon!
"In 2008 I retired from the Richland Library where I had been Coordinator of Information Services which included overseeing the Local History Room. We had a working relationship with Historic Columbia who often provided us with materials for display. My undergraduate degree was in History and, even though I grew up in the up state, I became very interested in the history of Columbia and the midlands. All of this is to say that when I retired and was looking for a volunteer position, HCF seemed to be a no brainer. I attended the orientation for docents and was a little apprehensive about learning tours for 3 houses, however, it didn’t take long to feel comfortable. When the Woodrow Wilson Family home was renovated and repurposed as the Museum of the Reconstruction Era, I learned that tour as well. I appreciate that docents are kept informed of HCF activities and changes with a monthly meeting and that we often have the opportunity to go on field trips to other historic locations in the area.
