Do you love history? Historic Interpreter volunteers bring the history of the Daniel Arnold Historic Farm to life by interpreting 19th-century farm life and demonstrating simple everyday farm tasks.
Impact
The pride and dedication that each volunteer has in "working on the farm" is what gives the historic farm its vitality. Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill MetroPark.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the historic farm staff, volunteers assist and support with the following:
- Greet and welcome visitors to the historic farm.
- Share historic information about the farm including the purpose of the buildings, daily farm tasks, special activities that may be offered, the animals on the farm, unique aspects of clothing worn, and how these things relate to modern life.
- Assist staff with daily farm tasks in and around the historic homestead to help recreate life on the farm for visitors. Daily farm tasks may include sweeping the house, doing laundry, and dishes, starting the stove for hot water or making biscuits and cookies, harvesting from the heirloom garden as produce ripens, and general historic chores and crafts.
- Assist in hosting tours that come through during the week.
- Engage visitors in the activities on the farm when and where possible and safe to do so.
Additional Notes:
- This is a Long-Term Volunteer Opportunity. Learn more about our types of service here.
- This opportunity is available to ages 16 and older. Volunteers ages 14-17 must first be approved by a Volunteer Coordinator to Respond to this opportunity. Contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to request approval.
- Volunteer training is required and provided by Five Rivers MetroParks. Visit the Historic Interpreter Training Page to learn more and begin training.
See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
