Historic Woodworker - Volunteer Training
Thank you for your interest in supporting the historic farm as a Historic Woodworker. The Daniel Arnold Historic Farm is located within Carriage Hill MetroPark and offers a captivating glimpse into the past, attracting visitors every year. It provides more than just an overview of history; it presents an immersive interpretive experience. Guided by the story of the Arnold family, visitors can learn what life was truly like for a farming family in the 19th century.
Within the woodshop at the historic farm, the interpretation of the tools and methods used in the woodshop is more significant than the actual production of wooden items. Through proper interpretation, visitors will gain an understanding of the pride in craftsmanship and the satisfaction that woodworkers in the 1880s felt when creating useful items. These volunteers typically come to us with previous experience in carpentry or woodworking that they build on through our Historic Woodworker volunteer training to help bring the historic farm to life for our many visitors throughout the year at Carriage Hill MetroPark. Historic Woodworker volunteers will be required to complete an annual check off of safe demonstration of woodworking skills.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? This opportunity is open to individual long-term volunteers ages 18 and up, who have completed their volunteer onboarding qualifications (Volunteer Handbook Signature, Completed Volunteer Profile) and an eligible background check. Historic Woodworkers also need to be qualified as Historic Interpreters. New to MetroParks volunteering? Click here to learn more about how to become a volunteer!
GET STARTED!
Step 1: Once you have completed the Historic Interpreter Volunteer Training, follow these steps to qualify as a Historic Woodworker on the Daniel Arnold Historic Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark
Step 2: Watch the brief Historic Woodworker Interpretation video below
Step 3: Review the Historic Woodworker Manual. and take the Historic Woodworker Quiz below
Step 4: Once your quiz has been reviewed and your virtual training qualification has been approved, you will be able to respond to the shadow experience opportunities.
SHADOW EXPERIENCES: This is an opportunity for you to observe and practice the skills necessary for a volunteer opportunity with a qualified volunteer and/or staff person. Volunteers complete shadow experiences to gain practice and master essential skills. You will need to successfully demonstrate the tasks of a Historic Woodworker in order to be checked off and qualify as a Historic Woodworker at the Daniel Arnold Farm.
Once your Historic Woodworker qualifications are complete, you can begin signing up for opportunities!
Want to Branch Out?
Want to explore other ways to get involved? There are many volunteer opportunities across MetroParks that offer similar experiences, skills, or ways to make an impact.
Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks!
Have questions?
Reach out to the Volunteer Services team at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or 937-275-7275 and ask to speak with a Volunteer Coordinator. You can also join us at a Volunteer Open House, an in-person opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks.
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