“The Ephrata Cloister gives me the opportunity to volunteer in a beautiful, historic environment with friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated people. I have flexibility and truly enjoy meeting a wide variety of curious visitors.”
- Joe Flasher

Preserve America’s Memories

Be an Ephrata Cloister Volunteer !

The Volunteers at the Ephrata Cloister enjoy learning, meeting interesting people, and preserving and interpreting history. Volunteers support the Cloister by interpreting to visitors and also behind the scenes.

Here is just a sampling of the exciting Volunteer opportunities:

  • Tour guide
  • Living History Demonstrator
  • Museum Store Assistant
  • School Program Demonstrator
  • Visitor Services / Greeter
  • Chorus Member
  • Landscape/Gardener
  • Occasional Events Helper

You choose your activity, dates and times. We are a welcoming, appreciative and supportive community of Volunteers and staff.

To learn more, contact the Volunteer coordinator.


Ephrata Cloister
632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
Telephone (717) 733-6600 • Fax: (717) 733-4364
ra-ephratacloister@state.pa.us