Volunteer the Davenport House
Davenport House volunteers are essential to the daily operation of the site.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Docent
Volunteers complete a 4-week training course (one day a week for 2.5 hours) to prepare to conduct tours of the Davenport House Museum. Prior experience or knowledge is not required, but an enthusiasm for history is welcomed. Training involves instruction of the sites history, logistics of giving tours, shadowing four established docents’ tours, and giving an evaluation tour to a staff member before giving tours to the public. Please email inquiries to attend our next training class to info@davenporthousemuseum.org.
Museum Shop
Volunteers assist in taking admissons, operating the museum store, answering the phone and greeting visitors.
Special Events
Volunteers assist in greeting, baking, serving, setting up, and cleaning up for numerous events and tours. Programs and events are held throughout the year.
Davenport House docent Shannon Wichers demonstrates the use of a foot warmer in which hot coals from the fireplace would have been placed. (John Carrington/Savannah Morning News)
Interested in volunteering?
Contact us at (912)236-8097