- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Volunteer for our Christmas Program at Reed Gold Mine!!
ORGANIZATION: Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
7 people are interested
The Christmas season is just around the corner and it is time to begin planning our Christmas event, "A Golden Christmas," at Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site. We are currently requesting volunteers to work at these locations during our event:
Visitor Center - greeters, kid’s activities, refreshments
Hayride - loading/unloading
Mansion Hill - visitor orientation, information
Panning - filling pans, helping panners
Parking - keeping parking lot organized
We will have a volunteer meeting on Saturday, November 14 at 2:30 pm at Reed Gold Mine. You will receive information in regards to the history of the site, Germanic Christmas customs, and general logistics about the event.
More opportunities with Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
Location:
9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC 28107, US
Mission Statement
To preserve and interprete the site of the first discovery of gold in America.
Description
Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. From this discovery, gold mining spread gradually to nearby counties and eventually into other southern states. During its peak years gold mining was second only to farming in the number of North Carolinians it employed. The estimated value of gold recovered reached over one million dollars a year. North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, when it was eclipsed by the great rush to California.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9621 Reed Mine RoadMidland, NC 28107
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2016
SKILLS
- General Education
- Office Reception
- Retail / Sales
- Community Outreach
- Child Care
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 6 hours