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Living History Interpreter -- Stauffer-Will Farm

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ORGANIZATION: Aurora Colony Historical Society

  • 10 people are interested
Teaching a student woodworking techniques
After training, you'll be able to do this too!

Step back in time as you work one of five stations at the Stauffer-Will Farm, the Old Aurora Colony Museum’s living history field trip program. Guide 3rd-6th grade students through the process of using tools, woodworking, making bread on a wood stove, learning about fibers arts, and dipping a candle. No experience required. Training will be provided. As a Stauffer-Will Farm Interpreter, you will play a vital role in delivering an engaging and educational experience for our young visitors.

The season runs March 24th - June 13th.
Volunteers may attend a minimum of 1 days/week to a maximum of 5.

ESSENTIAL TASKS
* Provide a lively and interactive experience for visitors, including demonstrating
historical activities, guiding students through the activity, and answering questions.
* Effectively manage groups of students, chaperones and teachers in your station.
* Calmly handle any situation that may arise in a remote environment.
* Learn the hands-on educational activity of your station.
Stations options include:
o Barn 1: Using a crosscut and bucksaw
o Barn 2: Using an auger to drill a candle holder
o Kitchen: Baking bread using a wood stove
o House: Making a "quilt" using fabric squares and a paper template
o Chicken Coop: dipping a candle
* Assist the Program Coordinator (onsite supervisor) as directed.
* Maintain friendly and positive attitude.
* Follows opening and closing procedures for your station. Ensure that your station is
ready for student arrival and left clean and tidy at the end of the day
* Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement
appropriate safety practices at all times and immediately report any unsafe working
conditions or hazards.
* Become familiar with the history of the Aurora Colony and Stauffer-Will Farm. Answer
routine inquiries or refer them to proper personnel.
* Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and
coordinating work efforts with other employees.
* Interact professionally with other employees and volunteers.
* Other duties as assigned.

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About Aurora Colony Historical Society

Location:

15018 Second Street NE, Aurora, OR 97002, US

Mission Statement

Mission statement: The Aurora Colony Historical Society promotes interactive lifelong learning by inspiring curiosity about, and preservation of, the heritage of the Aurora Colony.

Description

Historical Museum dedicated to preserving original buildings, artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the Old Aurora Colony, which was established in 1856 as the first communal society in the Oregon Territory.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Mon Mar 24, 2025 - Fri Jun 13, 2025
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM

WHERE

13551 Stauffer Road NEHubbard, OR 97032

(45.1948,-122.78383)
 

SKILLS

  • History
  • Storytelling
  • Woodworking
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Quilting
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per week minimum, for 12 weeks March 24th - June 13th.
  • Each volunteer will give 1 day per week, minimum for the duration of the program.

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