Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society

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Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society

Arts & Culture: Cultural Services Education: Community Exploration
16600 Stephens, Eastpointe, MI 48021
Phone (586) 872 - 2581
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Our mission

Dedicated to preserving the stories of Michigan citizens who served and sacrificed, here and abroad, from WWI to the present.
Opportunities

Cataloging and Accessioning

Sorting new items that then must be identified, photographed, cleaned, tagged and input into the system. Background knowledge of military items would be helpful, but is not a requirement as long as you are willing to use the research materials we have on hand.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Custodian (Basic Upkeep)

We need people to help with cleaning, fingerprint abatement, garden work (seasonal) and other less than glamorous, yet very important activities.
  • Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Light Construction Projects

We sometimes have light construction projects usually in conjunction with and exhibit changeover.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Greeter

We need to have someone to sit in the ticket window, greet guests and alert a docent of the arrivals; Great job for someone who wants to catch up on some reading.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Special Event Help

During special events there is often a need for volunteers to staff the museum café, gift shop, and work the exhibit floor.
  • Occasional
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Docent (Museum Guides):

We also have a need for and offer a docent training program for people interested in becoming museum guides.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

Opportunities exist at all levels, including short-term opportunities, perfect for a student in need of a few hours for class requirements.
About us

Our 11,000 square feet Museum exhibits the actual equipment, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts that bear witness to the high cost of freedom.