A simple token for a child creates wonderful memories! Historic Blacksmith volunteers are needed to help prepare for the Candy Cane demonstration activity to be done at the Christmas on the Farm event. Volunteers will be making 1/8" bar stock candy canes. This will allow for practice in the techniques to be demonstrated, and extra candy canes to be given out at the event.
Impact
Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm.
Tasks
- Greet and welcome visitors if they are at the farm, and invite them to the upcoming events.
- Interpret and provide historic information specific to the Blacksmith Shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.
- Demonstrate simple techniques of shaping the bar stock into a candy cane.
- Assist the staff lead in making this simple holiday item. Close to 600 are needed for the event
- Work with staff lead, historic interpreters, and program assistants to share needed information about the blacksmith shop and this project.
Eligibility
This is an opportunity is for the following volunteers: Long-Term Volunteers who have qualified as Historic Interpreters, as well as, Historic Blacksmiths. Learn more about our types of service here.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark. Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the opportunity. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's activities, a review of what can be demonstrated, how they can work as a team, information important for new volunteers and other important information.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather. Period apparel isNOT required.
Volunteers must be qualified as Historic Blacksmiths to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Historic Blacksmith Volunteer Training page here.
Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Skilled Trades Volunteer Position for more information on other skilled trades opportunities with us.
