Celebrate Biscuit Day with us, as we dedicate a whole program to the biscuit. We will be demonstrating various types of biscuit-making methods, and the unique recipes for each, around the farm. Our Historic Interpreter volunteers give their time and talents to help put excitement and perspective into the Carriage Hill Historic Farm activities.
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. This opportunity will allow people to enjoy an experience at the historic farm, learn more about and get a personal introduction to life on the farm.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the historic farm staff, volunteers assist and support with the following:
- Greet and welcome visitors to the historic farm.
- Share information about the farm including the purpose of the buildings, daily farm tasks, special activities that may be offered, the animals on the farm, unique aspects of clothing worn, and how these things relate to modern life.
- Be an ambassador for Carriage Hill and share points of interest in the park and upcoming events with visitors.
- 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, harvesting from the heirloom garden as produce ripens, and general historic chores and crafts.
- Program Activities for Biscuit Day include Biscuit making at the outdoor bake oven, a dutch oven on the open fire pit, the reflector oven in the summer kitchen, the stovetop in the house, and the wood fire oven in the house.
- Recipes for the day can be viewed here: Biscuit Recipes
- Assist in hosting tours scheduled for this program
- Engage visitors in the activities on the farm when and where possible and safe to do so.
- Assist staff lead during the program to create a better learning environment for this interactive program.
- Review additional materials prepare for tour groups and visitors
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Short-term and Long-Term who are 16 years or older and have qualified as a historic interpreter. Learn more about our types of service here.
- Youth volunteers ages 14-17 are not required to complete a background check. If you are a new youth volunteer contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to have your background check waived.
- 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.
Additional Notes
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place indoors and outdoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more.
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Volunteers will meet at the Historic Farm. Click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark. Volunteers arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the program. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's agenda, and review specific stations, and other important information.
- Dress: Period apparel is required. Volunteers who need to be still fitted must contact the staff lead to set an appointment before the opportunity.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.
