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Areas of Volunteering at Rural Hill:
Volunteering at Rural Hill is a great opportunity to learn about American history and share your
talents and creativity, while providing an enjoyable experience and
knowledge for visitors. Volunteers play an important role in the success of
this historic site. We encourage all ages to volunteer, however, some
positions are only allowed for those 16 years and above. Please check with
staff for eligibility.
All volunteers will receive
an operations manual of Rural Hill and additional information
pertaining to their specific position.
For being a volunteer you
will receive professional museum training, discounts to the museum gift
shop, guest passes, free admission and meal stipends to special events, and
our gratitude for your hard work and devotion to helping us preserve this
historic landmark.
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Gift Shop
 Job
Description:
This is a great way to
assist us in the gift shop by providing special gifts to visitors. Task will
include operation of a cash register, pricing, and inventory.
Training/Responsibilities:
On the job
Commitment:
4-10 hour per week (Year
Round)
Costumed Interpreter (Docent)
 Job
Description:
Historical Interpreters,
re-enactors, and living historians are invited to enhance our programs with
costumed interpretation.
Specific time periods and
concentration are in Colonial America, the American Revolution, late 1800’s
American education (one room schoolhouse); mid 1940-1950’s farm life.
Training/Responsibilities:
Research on the clothing and
people of the time period being portrayed
Commitment:
Flexible schedule primarily
several weekends throughout the year, as well as school group tours
throughout the week. (Year Round)
Tour Guide
 Job
Description:
This is an opportunity learn
and share the history of Rural Hill and the Davidson family with
visitors. Leading tours throughout the farm either by walking or riding on
hayrides will give you a great opportunity to be in the outdoors.
Training/Responsibilities:
Workshops and seminars will
be offered on what it is to be a tour guide
Commitment:
Flexible schedule primarily
several weekends throughout the year, as well as school group tours
throughout the week. (Year Round)
Historical Gardener
 Job Description:
To assist with the
maintenance of the Davidson family gardens to include pruning, fertilizing,
watering, marking and maintaining pathways
Training/Responsibilities:
A passion for gardening.
On-going learning and training
Commitment:
4-6 Hours per week (Year
Round)
Farm Hand
 Job Description:
Assisting the farm manager
with various tasks around the farm to include feeding and caring of the
animals, mowing pastures, and setting up and repairing fencing.
Training/Responsibilities:
On the job training with an
understanding that you will be working with farm livestock such as chickens,
goats, cows, pigs, horses, mules, and other related farm animals.
Commitment:
6-10 Hours per week (Year
Round)
Special Events
Job Description:
Enjoy the opportunity to be
a part of our festivals and large funding raising events.
This is a great opportunity
to work outside, see battle reenactments, Scottish games, and Sheep Dog
Competitions. Greeters/Ticket Takers, Parking Attendants, Food Service, Gift
shop, and Cleanup Crews are needed
Training/Responsibilities:
On the job
Commitment:
Flexible primarily several
weekends throughout the year
Administrative Support:
Job Description:
Individuals interested in
the key position will be involved in Data entry, mailings, newsletters,
marketing and development
Training/Responsibilities:
Prior computer skills in
Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet are required for certain positions.
Commitment:
4-6 Hours per week (Year
Round)
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