Historic Interpreter volunteers are needed during this new event, Artisan Skills and Heritage Cookery, to provide interpretation for the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm and to lead and interpret several demonstrations:
- Woodstove cooking: in the Winter Kitchen of the DA House - Interpreting to the public. Discussing using the stove, conversion of historic recipes, and providing resources on how to make them today. Volunteers will assist in preparing a simple recipe for the day.
- Textile Demonstrations: Knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, hand-piecing, and weaving. Textile volunteers will demonstrate the skills, offer simple activities for individuals to try, and interpret the items produced for use at the farm
- Storytelling: Volunteers welcome visitors to the DA House - Introducing them to the rich history, and the activities for the day.
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 participants.
- Interpret and provide historic information on Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.
- Engage participants and families in the activities on the farm during this event.
- Interpret and support an assigned demonstration.
Additional Notes
- Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Long-Term volunteers who have qualified as Historic Interpreters. Learn more about our types of service here.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This event takes place indoors and outdoors - Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e. sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and can expect to participate in routinely standing, bending, or kneeling.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark. Volunteers will park and meet staff at the historic farm.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather. Period clothes are required. If not yet fitted, the staff lead or volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule a fitting.
- Your shift time begins 30 minutes before the program starts for a quick overview of the day's schedule including planned demonstrations, and to do a historical clothing check with the staff lead.
Volunteers must be qualified as a Historic Interpreter to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Historic Interpreter Training page here.
See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
Thank you for volunteering!
