Become a Volunteer or Member today!
The Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum is a private nonprofit educational corporation funded by private
contributions, admission donations, and membership.
Members
Members can take an active role in the progress of the museum.  When you
become a member, you help support our unique and growing historic maritime
preservation organization while also enjoying many membership benefits.  You can
also become a member of the Board of Directors and have additional influence
over the course this museum takes.

Benefits of becoming a member:

  • One free Admission pass aboard the Motor Vessel MADAKET per yearly
operating season.
  • 10% off all purchases at the Museum's gift shop.
  • Discounts on tickets to special events and programs.
  • Receipt of the museums newsletter.

Members of the museum provide support for the museum through their tax-
deductible donation.

Second Mate  $35.00 -----------------Sponsor  $75.00  
First Mate  $45.00 ------------------- Corporation  $150.00  
Captain  $500.00 --------------------- Founder  $1,000.00  

Your support will allow us to improve the current range of exhibits and education
programs we offer while also creating more opportunities for community
involvement.
Museum Membership Form
Volunteering
Volunteering provides an opportunity to learn and share knowledge and to be actively involved in an
exciting part of the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum.  Volunteers will develop an understanding of
Maritime history, have a close working relationship with professional staff, and get free admission
aboard MADAKET.  Volunteers also get notification of upcoming museum events prior to general
public announcements, free or reduced admission to special events and programs, a holiday volunteer
recognition party, and a 10 percent discount at the museum store.  Most of all, you will be recognized
as the valuable resource that you are.
The following positions are available:

Museum Docent
Greet visitors and conduct guided and general gallery tours.  All you need is a love of history and an
enthusiasm for talking with people.  Enjoy teaching people of all ages about maritime culture while
being sensitive to different cultures and issues.

Library/Reference-FILLED
Various projects, such as cataloguing and indexing books for use by patrons.  Assist patrons in
researching and help staff answer correspondence questions.

Photograph Archivist -FILLED
Organizing and cataloging archival photo collection in a usable fashion.  Data entry for photograph
inventory project. Assist patrons in photograph research.

Web Page Assistant
Post articles about North Coast maritime history for use on the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
web site.  Assist with design and maintenance of web page.

Newsletter
Gather information for future newsletters, stories, etc.  Work with staff to develop new ideas and
write newsletter.

Become a museum volunteer! Contact us today at:

Call (707) 444-9440 or e-mail dzerlang@gmail.com