October 2024:  Ralls County Historical Society is pleased to announce its Student Internship Program.  

The Student Internship Program is available to youth ages 13 to 19 who are interested in learning about Ralls County history while at the same time helping ensure that the Ralls County Historical Society continues to achieve its mission of preserving, honoring, and celebrating our county’s history.  RCHS’s vice-president, Delores Woodhurst, shared that the Historical Society is excited to offer a way for students to participate in the Historical Society.  

Students who choose to participate in this program have many benefits. Participation provides valuable community service, allows for collaboration between multiple generations, and looks great on job and scholarship applications. Students who successfully participate in the program will receive a letter of recommendation and/or reference letter to use as they pursue educational and work opportunities. 

The program is open to respectful and responsible youth between the ages of 13 and 19 who can work independently under adult supervision. Student interns agree to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours to Ralls County Historical between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.  Student interns must have their parent/guardian's consent to participate in the program.  Volunteer work varies and will be based on the talents and abilities of individual interns. Student interns may do activities through the program, including moving and organizing materials, photographing and/or scanning documents, photographs, and other artifacts, transcribing documents, completing research, and inventorying items at the museum and/or library.  

If you are interested in participating in this program, please submit your application to Delores Woodhurst (dvwoodhurst@gmail.com). After RCHS reviews submitted applications, someone from the Ralls County Historical Society will meet each applicant to discuss goals and expectations. 

The Ralls County Historical Society looks forward to partnering with youth in Ralls County.