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
- Greet and welcome visitors to the historic farm.
- 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, or harvesting from the heirloom garden as produce ripens.
- Host tours may come through during the week. Occasionally, special activities for kids to try may be offered. Volunteers will be guided through the activity before tours arrive.
- Share historic information, the purpose of the buildings, daily farm tasks, special activities that may be offered, the animals on the farm, how those breeds are important, unique aspects of clothing worn, and how these things relate to modern life.
- Showcase various supplies or equipment within the historic farm.
- Engage participants and families 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.
- COVID UPDATES: Please review Five Rivers MetroParks latest COVID-19 Updates. MASKS ARE REQUIRED INDOORS.
See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
