Historic Blacksmith volunteers provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Blacksmith shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm. Volunteers must be qualified as Historic Blacksmiths to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Historic Blacksmith Volunteer Training page here.
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.
- Work with staff lead, historic interpreters, and program assistants to provide an engaging event for the public participants. Help train new volunteers as needed.
Additional Notes
- Your shift time begins 15 minutes before the farm opens for a quick overview of the day's schedule including planned demonstrations, and to do a historical clothing check with the staff lead.
- Period clothes are required. If not yet fitted, the staff lead or volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule a fitting.
- This is an opportunity for Long-Term Volunteers who have qualified as Historic Blacksmiths. Learn more about our types of service here.
- COVID UPDATES: Please review Five Rivers MetroParks' latest COVID-19 Updates.
See the Skilled Trades Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
Thank you for volunteering!
