Historic Blacksmith volunteers are needed during the 2025 season 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 visitors and school groups.
- 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 Long-Term Volunteers who have qualified as Historic Interpreters, as well as, Historic Blacksmiths. Learn more about our types of service here.
Additional Notes
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark. Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the opportunity. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's activities including planned demonstrations and to do a historical clothing check. Volunteers will also have time for a review of what can be demonstrated and other important information.
- 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.
Volunteers must be qualified as Historic Blacksmiths to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Historic Blacksmith Volunteer Training page here.
Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Skilled Trades Volunteer Position Description for more information.
