Volunteer at Sotterley Plantation, the Jewel of Southern Maryland. 300 Years of American History on the Patuxent

Volunteering at Sotterley Plantation

Volunteers are the Heart of Sotterley

Preserving the grandeur and history of Sotterley Plantation relies on dedicated volunteers. These are invaluable people who selflessly donate their time and expertise to keep Sotterley a pleasant and educational destination for everyone.

Approximately 160 Sotterley volunteers put in excess of 20,000 hours each year. The sharing of your time and talents will mean so very much. Make History with us! Every volunteer opportunity at Sotterley is based on furthering our mission.

To volunteer, fill out the form below and submit it to us. We'll contact you soon.

Online Volunteer Application

If you'd prefer, click here for a printable PDF form

Volunteer Opportunities

Admissions/Museum Shop:
Public visitors start at the Museum Shop.

Courteously greet visitors
Sell admissions to the historic site
Operate a cash register
Comfortable working with money
Training provided by Museum Shop Manager

Garden Guild:
The Sotterley Garden Guild maintains the Garden area.

Perform a variety of gardening tasks
Conducts informal study groups
Visits other historic properties and gardens to research designs and landscapes
No experience necessary; on-site training provided

Office:
General office duties

Fulfill information requests
With a professional voice, answer phones courteously, taking accurate information or transferring to appropriate person
Photocopying
Assist with bulk mailings
Assemble education materials for the Education Department

Museum Interpreter:
Sotterley Interpreters overview of almost 300 years of site history.

Extensive training provided
Attend monthly interpreter sessions
Seasonal schedule from May 1 - October 31
Junior Docent training is available - ages 11 and up.

Special Events:
Volunteers assist with annual Sotterley events, including The Garden Fair, Independence Day Celebration, Riverside WineFest at Sotterley, Ghosts of Sotterley Tours, Family Plantation Christmas, and Holiday Candlelight Tours.
Some jobs could entail:

Help on Committees
Admissions
Provide information and directions
Kitchen or Concession helpers
Run errands
Vehicle parking

301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850 fax: 301-373-8474

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