More Information about becoming a Virtual Volunteer. All these materials make up our Volunteer Handbook:

Volunteer Orientation

Ethics for Volunteers

Standards for Volunteers

Volunteer Program Goals

Self-Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

Code of Conduct

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Volunteer Application This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Contact Our Virtual Volunteer Program Director for more information:

Kathy M.L. Evavold, Curator of Collections & Virtual Volunteer Program Director

Make a Financial Contribution to the Historical Society or become a Member to help show your support of the work we do here.

Standards for Volunteers


As a volunteer you should:


a. Understand and support the purpose, structure, and policies of the Otter Tail County Historical Society

b. Offer the use of your special skills or experience

c. Conduct yourself in accordance with the standards of conduct and ethics of the Otter Tail County Historical Society

d. Complete any orientation, training course or on-the-job training required

e. Endeavor to be flexible in accepting assignments, perform assigned responsibilities willingly and courteously to the best of your ability, and accept the guidance of your manager or supervisors

f. Comply with the time and dress requirements of our organization

g. Obey all security and safety rules

h. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive or proprietary information

i. Provide timely notification to your supervisor or manager of absence or termination

Serve as a goodwill ambassador generally and a communicator of the role of the historical society in the community