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Get involved

Lend a hand, preserve a legacy

Our village runs on the passion and generosity of volunteers. Whether you can give an afternoon or every weekend, there's a meaningful place for you here.

Ways to help

Find your role at the village

No experience required, just a love of history and a willingness to pitch in. We'll provide the training and the welcome.

Docents & Tour Guides

Welcome guests and bring history to life as a costumed interpreter.

Event & Festival Crew

Help set up, greet visitors, and keep our festivals running smoothly.

Grounds & Working Farm

Tend gardens, care for the grounds, and support our working farm.

Collections & Archives

Help catalog, preserve, and research our artifacts and photographs.

Office & Administration

Lend your skills in the office, with mailings, data, and visitor services.

Skilled Trades

Carpentry, restoration, and hands-on talents keep our buildings strong.

Four volunteers in period costume at the village during a festival.
Why volunteer

More than a good deed

Volunteering at Century Village is a chance to connect with your community, learn something new, and become part of a story bigger than yourself.

  • Meet like-minded people who share a love of local history.
  • Learn new skills in interpretation, preservation, and the trades.
  • Go behind the scenes of a working living-history museum.
  • Give back to a cause that strengthens all of Geauga County.
Join the team

Ready to make a difference?

Reach out to our volunteer coordinator and we'll help you find the perfect way to get involved.