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.
Individuals who volunteer their time and talents help put excitement and perspective into the activities at the Carriage Hill Historic Farm and the visitor center. Program Support Volunteers are needed and able to participate in various entry opportunities to support programs, while not needing to be the expert at the activities, but it will be helpful to have some culinary skills.
Impact
Volunteers enable us to accomplish so much more by lending a hand in simple activities, allowing demonstrators to take a break, or talking with the visitors about the activities while allowing the tasks to be completed.
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.
- Program Activities for Biscuit Day include Biscuit making at the outdoor bake oven, a Dutch oven on open fire pit, the reflector oven in the summer kitchen, the stovetop in the house, and the wood fire oven in the house.
- 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.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Short-term and Long-Term who are 16 years or older. 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.
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 to park and get to the Daniel Arnold House. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's agenda, and review specific stations, and other important information.
- Dress: Period apparel is NOT required. Volunteers should wear their volunteer shirt and namebadge.
Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.
Interested in becoming a Historic Interpreter? Visit the Historic Interpreter page in our Training Library to see what training is required to become part of the Historic Interpreter team at the Historic Farm.
