11/ 15, 2007	Contact:	Patricia Cosgrove, Museum Director
For Immediate Release		(253) 288-7437

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM, MARY OLSON FARM

Auburn, Wash. – The White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm announce a call for volunteers to help with exhibits, tours, events and daily operations.

Volunteers are needed in many different areas including cleaning and cataloging artifacts and leading tours for area schools and drop-in visitors. Docents are needed to help greet museum visitors and work in the gift shop.

Docent positions require a minimum 3-hour afternoon shift per month, as well as attending quarterly lectures and annual training. Volunteer tour guides for school groups must be available during the busiest time of April and May.

Training is provided for all volunteer positions. An application process that includes a background check is required to volunteer.

White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm exhibits and events would not be possible without the dedication of nearly 80 volunteers. Call Janet Wells at 253-804-5010 to learn more about the volunteer opportunities at the White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm.

ABOUT THE WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM
The White River Valley Museum is a partnership with the City of Auburn and combines history and culture to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. Museum collections focus on local Puget Sound history, Northwest Indian culture, Japanese immigration and the Northern Pacific Railroad.

The 2007 Washington State Visitors Guide states that the White River Valley Museum is the best local history museum in the state.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and is located at 918 H St. SE in Auburn. Regular hours are from noon to 4 p.m. and regular admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors. Admission is free on Wednesdays. Call 253-288-7433 for event information and to schedule group tours. Visit the museum online at www.wrvmuseum.org.

ABOUT MARY OLSON FARM
The White River Valley Museum is working with the City of Auburn to restore Mary Olson Farm and open it to the public in 2009 as a living history and environmental education site. The farm is designated a King County Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the most intact 1880s family farm in King County. Learn more at www.wrvmuseum.org.