Keep Scugog’s Stories Alive – Volunteer with the Lake Scugog Historical Society!
Are you looking for Scugog volunteer opportunities that help preserve local history?
For more than 50 years, the Lake Scugog Historical Society has relied on volunteers to collect, protect, and share the many voices that shape our community’s past.
Whether you have an hour a month or a day a week, your time and talents make a real difference.
How You Can Get Involved
Plan the Annual Antique & Nostalgia Show, assist with our Speaker Series, or help organize special campaigns.
Curate small displays, research artifacts, craft interpretive labels, and bring local stories to life.
Scan photographs, catalogue documents, or work with our newly digitized newspaper collection.
Lead walking or driving tours, develop educational materials, or share Scugog’s history on social media.
Plan the Annual Antique & Nostalgia Show, assist with our Speaker Series, or help organize special campaigns.
Curate small displays, research artifacts, craft interpretive labels, and bring local stories to life.
Scan photographs, catalogue documents, or work with our newly digitized newspaper collection.
Lead walking or driving tours, develop educational materials, or share Scugog’s history on social media.
No experience in museums or archives? No problem!
We provide basic training and pair new volunteers with experienced mentors.
Skills We Value
Enthusiasm & Reliability
A willingness to pitch in and meet deadlines
Organization
Comfort working with catalogues, schedules, or event checklists
Storytelling
An interest in sharing the Township’s diverse voices, not just pioneer tales
Tech Savvy
Scanning, data entry, or basic photo‑editing abilities
Research & Writing
Digging into newspapers, family histories, or cemetery records
People Skills
Welcoming visitors, leading tours, or speaking at community events
If you have a special talent such as graphic design, photography, grant writing or more, let us know. We’ll find the right fit!
Why Volunteer with Lake Scugog Historical Society?
Preserve Local Heritage
Ensure artifacts and memories are saved for future generations.
Learn & Grow
Gain new skills in archives, exhibit planning, or event management.
Build Community
Connect with people who share your passion for history.
Make an Impact
Your efforts directly support a registered charity that has chronicled Scugog life for half a century.
Want to Become A Volunteer?
Volunteers are the heart of our organization — without you, our exhibitions, archives, and programs simply wouldn’t happen. Whether you’re a life‑long resident, new to Scugog, or just curious about our past, there’s a place for you at the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Join us and help write the next chapter of our community’s story.