Historic Blacksmith volunteers are needed during Maple Sugaring on the Farm to provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Blacksmith shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.
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 specific to the Blacksmith Shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.
- Demonstrate simple techniques and make a simple project.
- Work with staff lead, historic interpreters, and program assistants to provide an engaging event for the public participants. Help train new volunteers as needed.
Eligibility
This is an opportunity 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.
- Historic Interpreter Qualification: Visit the Historic Interpreter page in our Training Library to see what training is required to become part of the Historic Interpreter volunteers. This is the starting step needed to become a Historic Blacksmith.
- Additional information to qualify as a Historic Blacksmith can be found by visiting our Historic Blacksmith Volunteer Training page here.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark. Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the opportunity. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's activities, including planned demonstrations and a historical clothing check. Volunteers will also have time for a review of what can be demonstrated 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 is required. If not yet fitted, the staff lead or volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule a fitting.
Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Skilled Trades Volunteer Position for more information on skilled trade opportunities with us.
