Meet the Past and Shape the Future!
Are you a stay-at-home mom who wants to update her resume? Maybe you're
a high school student looking for work experience before you apply
for your first job? Seniors, teens, families, corporate and civic
groups all have a place at the Heritage Farm Museum.
You must be 14 years or older, have an interest in serving your community
and a desire to learn. We provide a job description, training and
a schedule.
Please contact volunteer coordinator Christie Love at (571) 258-3800
for more information.
Volunteer Job Descriptions:
SUMMER TEEN APPRENTICE
Looking for a constructive way for your teen to spend time this summer
and gain valuable workplace skills? Then apply to participate in the
Heritage Farm Museum's Summer Teen Apprentice volunteer opportunity.
Selected
students will experience different aspects of museum work from maintaining
the gallery and grounds, animal care, basic front-line customer service,
data entry, gift shop maintenance, and special events. Training is
provided and mandatory orientation sessions for selected applicants
will be held on Saturday, June 7th 10 am to 12 noon or Sunday, June
8th 10 am to 12 noon.
Student volunteers must be at least 14 years old by July 2008. We
ask for 3 - 6 hours per week time commitment.
[Click here to download application.]
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Be a program assistant or instructor for Standards-of-Learning based
school and Scout programs in our new interactive exhibit hall.
These positions are a perfect way to learn about the history of our
area while gaining valuable experience developing and teaching educational
programs. Programs include: Farmin' Fever, Apples, Apples Everywhere,
Weights and Measures and a variety of Scout badge and achievement
projects. Ask us about internships for college and graduate school
students; paid positions also available for qualified applicants.
The County of Loudoun is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is
committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
For information on accommodation, please contact us at (571) 258-3800.
OUTREACH AMBASSADOR
Attend local fairs, festivals, school and scout events to promote
the museum. Spread the word in the community about this unique local
museum. Duties include set-up and manning of information table and
distribution of museum materials. Great way to learn about our community
and have fun in the process.
GALLERY TECHNICIAN
Want to see behind the scenes? Work with museum staff on gallery planning
and maintenance. Assist with daily operations in the exhibit hall.
Participate in program and special event preparation, as well as facility
monitoring.
CUSTOMER
SERVICE ASSISTANT
The customer service assistant creates the first impression for museum
visitors. Assist with front desk operations and guest services by
greeting and orienting visitors, answering phones and light administrative
work. Learn about the Museum and Claude Moore Park and share your
knowledge with our guests. Regular shifts available.
SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT
Adults, teens, family and corporate volunteers are needed to assist
with set-up, clean-up, hands-on activities, as well as greeting and
orienting visitors. Orientation and training required.
GARDEN
ASSISTANT
Help plant and maintain the Museum's landscape and gardens. Interest
in historic plants, native Virginia plants, grasses, and fruit trees.
Experience with tools and plants helpful.
(Seasonal: March through October)
INTERNSHIPS
Exhibit Intern:
Work with the museum curator to help determine the face of our gallery
in the upcoming year. Design and implement exhibits in our interactive
exhibit area. Work within budgets and be the curator for a temporary
educational exhibit. $500 stipend available for a minimum of 120 hours
service.
Archival Intern:
With the help of the curator, the intern will be responsible for the
reorganization and of the museum archives. Intern will be responsible
for identifying, processing, and cataloging sections of the museum
archives. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in History, Public
History, Library Science, Museum Studies or related field and at least
one year of graduate study to apply. Intern will receive a stipend
of $500 for a minimum of 120 hours service.
Collections Intern:
Inventory and re-house our permanent collections. Create condition
reports and inventory databases. Develop conservation strategies and
storage solutions for artifacts accessioned into the museum collection.
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in History, Public History,
Library Science, Museum Studies or related field and at least one
year of graduate study to apply. Intern will receive a stipend of
$500 for a minimum of 120 hours service.
SENIOR RSVP
Seniors! Join RSVP, The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, one
of the largest volunteer efforts in the nation, provides an opportunity
for individuals ages 55 and older to utilize their skills, life experience
and fulfill the desire to help their community. Click on the following
link to find out more http://www.loudoun.gov/prcs/aaa/rsvp.htm
