2025 marks the 53rd year of the Friends of the Society volunteer organization.

The Montana Historical Society welcomes and relies on the contributions of a wide range of volunteers. Volunteers contribute in a variety of ways: clerking in our museum store; hosting receptions; researching historic buildings; working in the state archives; transcribing oral histories; helping with exhibits; and providing administrative office assistance for many programs. These donated hours help the Historical Society accomplish projects that would not otherwise be possible. Volunteer hours are used to match grant funds.