The Museum welcomes volunteers to help with all of its activities. For information about any of the membership groups, call (215) 389-1776 or email. You may also email the group directly at the email listed in the description. For members of the Museum, membership groups organize and run Museum events throughout the year and continuously provide support to the Museum. Volunteering is a wonderful way for members to share Swedish interests and traditions.
The Auxiliary. The Auxiliary began in 1935 and has a rich history of supporting the Museum. It hosts the ASHM Lucia Festival and Christmas Market (Julmarknad) in December and three luncheons a year.The Auxiliary is currently looking for member volunteers to help with Lucia Festival. If interested please contact LaVonne Johnson at Lucia mailbox or call the museum at 215-389-1776.
Email the Auxiliary
Midsommarklubben. Midsommarklubben is the Swedish-speaking volunteer group that hosts the annual ASHM Midsommarfest in June and the Julbord (Christmas Dinner) in December.
Email Midsommarklubben
Genealogy Club. ASHM members interested in researching their Swedish and Swedish-American ancestors began the Genealogy Club in September 1994. Meetings are open to the public and include lectures, discussions and time to share information.
Email the Genealogy Club
The Swedish Museum Singers. The Swedish Museum Singers like to distinguish themselves by learning and performing native Swedish folk songs. The choir performs annually for the Christmas and Valborg celebrations, and rehearses weekly at the Museum.
Email the Swedish Museum Singers or visit their website
The Pea Soup Committee. This volunteer group comes together every winter to organize and run the annual Pea Soup and Punsch Dinner held in January.
Email the Pea Soup Committee