Volunteering at Cape May MAC allows you to meet new people while making a contribution in helping the Cape May region thrive. Cape May MAC is one of Cape May's leading cultural and heritage organizations.
Whether giving out information at our festivals, offering professional skills as a volunteer in our offices, or taking tickets at one of our many events, your time and talent have a huge impact in carrying out our preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment missions!
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General Interests
Marketing Ambassador
A Cape May MAC Marketing Ambassador can be stationed at a promotional table at Cape May MAC events as well some partner and community events. A perfect position for people that are outgoing and like meeting new people. You must be able to answer questions about Cape May MAC's mission, tours & events, and membership.
Bartender
Assist us with pouring beer, wine and cocktails at one of our fundraising festivals. Must be 21 or older.
Office Work
Do you have specific specials skills or qualifications? You might be able to assist Cape May MAC with specific projects or tasks. These could include database management, working with excel, surveying, or assisting with mailings.
House Tours
Volunteer for some of Cape May MAC's many benefit house tours. These include spring Garden Tours, fall Taste of Cape May Kitchen Tour, and winter Holiday Inns, Lamplighter, and Christmas Candlelight House Tours. Various volunteer roles are available for each house tour.
Maintenance
Do you like hands-on tasks? You might be interested in assisting our Maintenance Team. Our weekly grounds crew of volunteers meet every Friday in season to help maintain the Emlen Physick Estate grounds. There may also be project-specific activities based on skills and expertise.
The Cape May Lighthouse
Are you a lighthouse lover? Volunteer to assist with tours or events at the Cape May Lighthouse.
The Emlen Physick Estate
Love history? Volunteer for tours or events at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate.
World War II Lookout Tower
Love history? Volunteer for tours or events at the World War II Lookout Tower.
Curatorial
Occasionally there may be opportunities to assist our Museum staff with research or other curatorial projects.
Special Events
There are various positions available helping out with Cape May MAC's many special events including the Cape May Music Festival, Craft Beer, Music & Crab Festival, Harvest Brew Festival, Halloween events, Holiday events, and much more!
Administrative
If you volunteer for administrative tasks, please use this activity to log your hours. Thank you!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Administrative | 1 | |||
| Brochure Distribution | 1 | |||
| Communications | 1 | |||
| Curatorial | 1 | |||
| Marketing | 1 | |||
Christmas Candlelight House Tour - 25 Ocean St.
The Ocean Victorian (1878) 25 Ocean St.
This classic Cape May Mansard-style home was built soon after the great fire of 1878. It was the last structure to fall to that horrendous blaze and the current house was built on the charred timbers of its predecessor. A private home before and after the great fire for nearly 100 years, the building was then restored and operated as an award-winning bed and breakfast inn known as The Inn on Ocean for more than 25 years, before being converted to a retreat for family vacations. In October 2014, it opened as Cape May MAC’s Designer Show House, where local and regional designers exhibited their creativity and talent.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeter | 1 | 12/19/2026 | 12/20/2026 | |
| Tour Assistant | 1 | 12/19/2026 | 12/19/2026 | |
Christmas Candlelight House Tour - Kurtz Residence
The Kurtz Residence (1860s) 910 Washington St.
This quaint Victorian is surrounded by the “Sea Captains" homes of early Cape May and offers some feel of the past as well as a modern flare. A large addition was built and offers a sunken living room with a cozy fireplace, a master suite with a fireplace on the second floor and a screened porch. During the holidays, you will find a porch decorated and full of holiday cheer. Inside, three Christmas trees adorn the home; homemade cookies and a warm fireplace set the atmosphere for Christmas in Cape May! Owners Bill and Karen Kurtz welcome you.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeter | 1 | 12/12/2026 | 12/13/2026 | |
| Tour Assistant | 1 | 12/12/2026 | 12/13/2026 | |
Committees
Please use this activity if you serve on a Cape May MAC Committee.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Advisory Committee | 1 | |||
Education Outreach
Please use this activity if you are actively volunteering for the Education Outreach department.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Education Outreach | 1 | |||
Grounds Crew
Join the maintenance team and assist in keeping the grounds of the Physick Estate beautiful!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Grounds Crew | 1 | |||
Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show
Holiday Craft & Collectibles Show
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.
All year long, Cape May MAC presents high quality crafts and collectibles shows featuring the wares of vendors and crafters from throughout the Northeast.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raffle Ticket Collector | 1 | 11/28/2026 | 11/28/2026 | |
Lighthouse Grounds Maintenance
Edging, weeding, planting, under the direction of Manager Michael Millison.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Lighthouse Grounds Maintenance | 1 | |||
Maintenance
If you volunteer for Maintenance tasks, please use this activity to log your hours.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Maintenance | 1 | |||
Tour Department
If you volunteer for the Tour Department, please sign up for this activity to log your own hours.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Tour Department | 1 | |||
Training
Please sign up for this activity to log your hours for a training session!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Training | 1 | |||
Cape May MAC Mission Statement
Cape May MAC is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors.
