Whether you like to file, conduct tours, talk about Broward’s history, work with children, assist with special events or garden, we could use your time and talents at the Fort Lauderdale History Center, where the New River meets the railroad in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Each member of our volunteer group, the Fort Lauderdale History Center Friends, plays a critical role in helping us share the history of our city and county.

You don’t need prior knowledge of Florida history to become a tour guide for the 1907 King-Cromartie House or the Museum of History at the 1905 New River Inn. Dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers are needed for both. Long-time volunteers and History Center staff provide the training and coaching. This is a unique opportunity to learn, and then teach others, about Fort Lauderdale’s history.

Volunteers who love working with children and love helping educate them are needed to help with the Pioneer School Day Program. Visiting students learn what it was like to live as pioneer children who walked to school every day along the New River.

The Hoch Heritage Center research staff needs volunteers to help in a variety of research capacities, including cataloging, scanning, filing and working with historic photos.

Other important volunteer roles include updating records, gardening, painting and carpentry and special event assistance.

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