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9 people are interested
Cooking Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Historic Speedwell
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9 people are interested
Do you enjoy cooking? Do you like working with kids? Are you a history buff? Help bring the past to life for school kids as an Open Hearth Cooking Assistant. We have several opportunities throughout the year when elementary aged children visit us and cook on the open hearth. We would love to have your help to guide the students through this experience. Never cooked on a hearth before? No problem! We offer flexible training opportunities that work with your schedule.
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Historic Speedwell
Location:
333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Morris County Park Commission's Historic Speedwell, a National Historic Landmark site, is to advance public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the site and its historical significance, which includes: the perfection of the telegraph and its role in the development of communications, the domestic and industrial life of Stephen Vail (1780-1864) and his family, and the history of the Speedwell Ironworks. Historic Speedwell pursues its mission through restoration of the site, artifact collections, exhibits, guided tours, school programs, and special event programming. Historic Speedwell reflects and complements the goals of the Morris County Park Commission, which include preserving local heritage and protecting open space, while maintaining its historic role in the global development of telecommunications.
Description
A 7.5 acre National Historic Landmark site preserving the homestead farm of Judge Stephen Vail. The site has 9 buildings. The site is open to the public from April-October on Wednesdays through Sundays. Group and school tours are available by prior arrangment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Historic Speedwell333 Speedwell AveMorristown, NJ 07960
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2017
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training