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Love archaeology AND want to help us celebrate Maryland Archaeology Month at Needwood Mansion?Join Montgomery Park's Archaeology staff at our Family Archaeology Day where we introduce visitors to the world of archaeology. Visitors will excavate on simulated sites, tour the archaeology lab, and learn about Park archaeology projects.We are looking for friendly volunteers to assist Staff and Activity Captains with several hands-on activities: searching for artifacts, washing and describing artifacts, tin-smithing, marble making, quill pen writing, old time games, wicki-up making, and more!Volunteers 14 years and older can sign up. We welcome family volunteers, but volunteers under 12-13 must have a parent/guardian who stays with them at their station. Each individual must have an application on file with us.This activity is Student Service Learning (SSL) approved.
Background check required: No
Minimum age of volunteers: 12
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
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Thanks for thinking of Montgomery Parks as a place for your Eagle Scout project! Sometimes we have ideas for potential Eagle projects, but the number of Eagle candidates far outnumbers them. We often require the scout to seek out a suitable project. Choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see which amenities you can help create or restore. Park staff will work with you to review your project proposal prior to approval. We are looking for scouts that are good communicators, can stick to a schedule and are hardworkers!Follow this link to see how we like to work with scouts: Eagle Scout Guidelines
Minimum age of volunteers: 14
Volunteer Type: Scout
Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Short-term (1-8 weeks)
The AHFP is a 455 acre park open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. It is a beautiful setting of a historic farm, including several outbuildings and a farmhouse. Near the farmhouse are two demonstration gardens that are used to explain how people used smaller gardens to feed themselves and their families, and for pleasure with beautiful flowers.We need your help with watering, weeding, pruning, and other routine care. We are looking for help on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. or Saturday during the growing season, flexible schedule worked out with site manager.Some gardening experience is helpful, but training will be offered. High school graduates are welcome!SSL hours approved.
Background check required: Yes
Minimum age of volunteers: 16
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Intern
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months)
The Agricultural History Farm Park (AHFP) is seeking those with a love of history to share their time and talents in telling the story of Montgomery County's rich agricultural and cultural heritage! Greeter/Docents will help visitors connect to the history of the Farm by assisting with:
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Intern
Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)
Thinking of going back to school -- in the early 1900s? Want to learn about the history of early education in one room schoolhouses in Montgomery County? Share your love of history and become a tour guide at the historic one-room Kingsley Schoolhouse in Little Bennett Regional Park. The school is furnished as it was in the 1920s in a beautiful rural setting. Help visitors learn what school was like in the past! The schoolhouse is open the first Sunday of each month, April through October.FREE two-part training provided for new volunteers, dates to be shared after placement.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning
Step back in time to share your passion for history with visitors of all ages. Bring history to life as an Oakley Cabin tour guide. Learn about the lives of Oakley Cabin's African American community following the end of the Civil War and Emancipation. Learn about the Reconstruction Era, how people lived off natural resources, 19th century folk remedies and other living history demonstrations. FREE training provided.Click on Job Details and Duties and Requirements to get more information.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months), Long-term (6 months+)
The Agricultural History Farm Park is a scenic 455-acre park featuring rolling hills, open fields, an apple orchard, and a variety of farm animals which offers a unique perspective on the county''s rich farming heritage. The Magruder-Bussard farmstead is located within Farm Park and past farming practices are interpreted for the public in a historic farmhouse, barn, assorted farm buildings, and portions of the general property. In addition to the farmstead, the Park includes a 39-acre parcel on the western edge of the farm that was once home to a kinship-based African American community called Newmantown. The Farm Park has many visitors, and volunteers who have a love of history will assist staff in helping visitors connect to the history of the Farm Park through special events and programs.This opportunity is for individuals who would assist the Farm Park with its special events and programs, as needed, held throughout the year including the Harvest Festival and Montgomery County''s Heritage Days. Individuals would help with set-up and clean-up; and assist staff with various duties and tasks at special events and/or programs.This is perfect for someone who doesn't want to volunteer on a regular basis, but can pitch in when needed!Training will be provided. SSL approved. Click on Duties and Requirements to learn more, and then Apply to be considered for this opportunity.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
