Opportunities From: New Hampshire's Volunteer Hub

·      Like being outside more than being on Zoom

·      Think pulling invasive plants is oddly satisfying

·      Have mowing experience

·      Want to help a one-of-a-kind museum stay beautiful and welcoming

The work is rewarding and varied: improving paths through our beloved Medicine Woods (in fact, we’re going to build a new Accessible Trail this year), caring for our 60-species Arboretum, planting native greenery, and keeping nature from going too “wild kingdom.”

Have pruning shears or a chainsaw? You’ll be our hero.
No equipment but willing hands and good humor? Also heroic.

We mostly get our hands dirty between April and October, but we do sneak in a few planning meetings during the colder months (preferably indoors and near snacks). Whether you can pitch in regularly or just now and then, we’d love to have you on the team.

To learn more, visit indianmuseum.org.
To volunteer, email info@indianmuseum.org or call our office at 603-456-2600

Come join the fun. Get some sun. Maybe meet a frog.
Help us keep MKIM looking great—one weed at a time.

Help Bring Events to Life at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

Do you enjoy seeing a great event come together—and want to be part of making it happen? The Events Committee at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (MKIM) is looking for volunteers to join our team!

From the Powwow to our Harvest Moon Festival,  hands-on workshops, and speaker series, our events bring people together to celebrate and learn about Native American traditions. None of it happens without a dedicated crew of volunteers who care about community, culture, and connection.

We’re looking for people who are:

Organized enough to keep track of details

Creative enough to suggest fresh ideas

Flexible enough to handle the unexpected (like wrangling a tent on a windy day)

Excited to work with a great team of humans doing meaningful things

What’s involved?

One short Zoom meeting a month

Helping with one or more events a year—setting up, greeting guests, or pitching in behind the scenes

Joining a supportive, collaborative group that turns ideas into experiences

You don’t need prior event-planning experience—just a willingness to jump in, lend a hand, and have fun along the way.

Join the Board of Trustees at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (MKIM) and help shape the future of this unique museum and cultural center. Our mission is to serve “as a living center for artistic expression, traditional values, and contributions from past and contemporary Native life.”

We’re seeking enthusiastic, engaged leaders who are excited to volunteer their time and talents to help guide our nonprofit as it reaches for the “next level.” Your expertise can make a meaningful impact—whether by sparking new initiatives, strengthening our strategic plans, boosting fundraising efforts, or helping build a strong foundation for years to come.

MKIM plays a vital role in New Hampshire, a state with no Federally- or State-recognized Native tribes and no reservation lands. Each year, approximately 8,000 visitors—including local residents and travelers from outside the region—come to experience the rich cultural heritage presented in our galleries and events.

Now is a great time to be part of our journey! Help us chart the course for our next phase.

Trustee Expectations

We are looking for people who are genuinely interested and who have the time to actively contribute.  Our expectations of Trustees:

·      Actively participate in Board meetings, providing valuable insights.

·      Review materials ahead of meetings, come prepared to contribute.

·      Collaborate on at least one committee, attending meetings and taking on projects to support committee goals.

·      Support museum events through attendance and ambassadorship.

·      Make connections in the community to attract visitors, members, volunteers, donors, collaborators and supporters.

·      Engage in fundraising initiatives and fostering donor relationships.

·      Approve budgets, audit reports, and help make significant decisions.

·      Advise the Executive Director on strategic direction and strategy and operations implementation.

Financial Support

There is no expected minimum contribution, but MKIM hopes that Trustees will make the organization a philanthropic priority, making an annual contribution commensurate with that priority and their capacity.  100% Board support provides MKIM a sound basis to credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals.

Board Terms/Participation

·      MKIM Trustees are elected to serve a three-year term. Directors may not serve more than two consecutive terms, but may serve again after a one-year break.

·      Board meetings are held monthly, typically 10 times virtually and two times in person in Warner, NH.

·      Committee meetings are typically held monthly.  Many are held virtually but some committees meet in person.

·      The average amount of time spent for Board meetings, committee meetings, preparation, events, and project work is approximately 4-8 hrs a month (but can be as much as you are willing!)

Desirable Director Qualifications

·      Leadership experience in a board capacity or related roles.

·      Willingness to actively contribute time, resources, and energy.

·      Interest in Native American history, culture, and contemporary issues.  Prior knowledge a plus but not required.

·      Communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

·      The following expertise is desirable however not required: Legal, IT, Development, Digital Marketing, Finance

**Note: MKIM is a nonprofit organization, and the Trustee positions are voluntary and not monetarily compensated.

For more information about this impactful and rewarding opportunity, or to indicate your interest, please contact Laura Colcord at boardchair@indianmuseum.org