The Multnomah Historical Association is run entirely by volunteers who care about the stories, people, and places of Southwest Portland. If you love this community, there’s a place for you here! No history degree required.

Whether you have an hour a month or a few hours a week, your time helps us preserve local history and share it with our neighbors.

Ways You Can Help

Archives & Collections

Help us care for the stories and artifacts of Multnomah.

• Sort, label, and inventory items in our collection
• Help organize documents, photos, and ephemera
• Assist with research projects and reference questions

This is a great role if you enjoy details, quiet work, and discovering hidden pieces of local history.

Communications & Social Media

Help us keep the community informed and excited about what we’re doing.

• Write short posts or announcements for our newsletter
• Update our Facebook page and website with upcoming events and news
• Explore new platforms such as Instagram or YouTube to share photos, stories, and short videos

This is a good fit if you like writing, design, or social media, and want to help us reach more neighbors.

Newsletter Committee

Our newsletter is one of the main ways we connect with the community.

• Help brainstorm and gather story ideas
• Edit or proofread articles
• Assist with layout, photos, and captions

If you enjoy storytelling and like working with words and images, this committee would love your help.

Events & Outreach

Help us show up for our community at local events and programs.

• Staff our table at neighborhood events and answer basic questions
• Help set up and take down displays
• Collect stories and memories from visitors who stop by our booth

Perfect for people who enjoy talking with others and being out in the community.

Don’t See Your Perfect Role?

We’re always happy to talk about other ways you might want to get involved—photography, graphic design, tech help, grant research, and more. If you have a skill you’d like to share, we’d love to hear about it.

How to Volunteer

If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out the form below and let us know which area(s) you’re curious about, or send us a brief message with any skills or interests you’d like to share.

A volunteer will follow up with you as soon as possible to talk about next steps and current opportunities.

Thank you for considering volunteering with the Multnomah Historical Association—your time and talents help keep our community’s history alive.