YONKERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Do you want to help us out?

You can help out in several ways. One way is by becoming a member of the YHS, which requires an annual fee. As a member you will receive our quarterly newsletter, The Yonkers Historian, as well as invitations to events. We also need docents to help out at the historic Sherwood House Museum. The museum is only open on Sundays during the Spring and Fall seasons from 1 PM to 4 PM. Another way, you can help is by volunteering. If you have gardening skills, you would be especially helpful at Sherwood House on Tuesdays during the Spring, Summer, and Fall when we tend to the grounds at Sherwood House. We could also use volunteers at events. Donations are another great way to help. You can donate money or items for our flea markets to Sherwood House directly during our open seasons or you can make a monetary donation to the YHS. The first step is yours. Please, contact us and let us know how you can help. 

The Work of a YHS/Sherwood House Volunteer

Being available when needed (mostly on Sundays)
Directing visitors where to park during events
Gardening at Sherwood House on Sundays or Tuesdays
Giving tours of Sherwood House (requires docent training)
Guiding vehicles to show them where to park
Helping to set up tables for the flea markets
Helping to train new volunteers
Helping with archiving items (consult with archive committee members)
Keeping the Sherwood House grounds clean and presentable
Manning the YHS and food tables during our annual meetings at the Will Library
Manning the YHS tables at other events
Manning the YHS tables during our annual flea markets
Packing and putting away items not sold after a flea market
Putting out and removing the museum's open sign on Sundays
Selling items at the gift shop (consult with retail committee members)
Setting up chairs for events
Sorting through donations in the barn 

NOTE: All volunteers are not expected to fulfill every task listed, but we do greatly appreciate whatever you are able to do for us. 
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Photo by Jason Medina showing volunteers working at Sherwood House.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Sherwood House
  • Programs/Events
    • Upcoming Events >
      • 2026 Fall Flea Market
      • American Revolution: NY & NJ
      • Candlelight Tours
      • Life After 9/11: 25 Years Later
      • Revolutionary Westchester: Hidden History
    • Recent Events >
      • Annual Gala Dinner
      • Annual Membership Meeting
      • Cocktail Party 2025
      • Eagle Scout Project
      • Halloween at Sherwood House
      • History Awards (Past & Present)
      • History with Grit
      • Museum Store Sunday
      • Online Auctions
      • Patricia Mangold Scholarship Awards
      • Rev Fest 250
      • Roll Call of Honor
      • Tuskeegee Airmen Exhibit
      • Yonkers Arts Weekend
    • Ongoing Events >
      • Sherwood House E-Archiving Project
      • Sherwood House Tours
  • Membership/Sponsorship
    • Become a Member/Make a Donation
  • Want to Help?
    • Become a Docent
    • Volunteer
  • Places of Interest
  • Historic Videos of Yonkers
  • Mayors of Yonkers - Past & Present
  • Yonkers Historian Newsletters
  • Contact Us