Passionate about History? Become a Historic Interpreter at Historic Yates Mill!
ORGANIZATION: Historic Yates Mill County Park
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Volunteer mill interpreters at Historic Yates Mill County Park lead 30-minutes tours on Saturday afternoons and one-hour tours on Sunday afternoons from March through November. These tours share the fascinating history of Yates Mill, as well as the rich heritage of Piedmont North Carolina with the visiting public. Historians have referred to Historic Yates Mill as a "historic jewel" and "the queen of all mills in North Carolina."
Our tour program could not function without our volunteers, who provide more than 2,000 hours of tour guiding and outreach every year! We do everything in our power to make this a fun opportunity for learning and community engagement. New volunteers receive thorough training and enjoy field trips as well as other learning opportunities throughout the year. Park staff members are also on hand to work one-on-one with volunteers so that everyone feels confident and has a good time!
For more information, please visit www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/Pages/volunteer.aspx or contact laura.ketcham@wakegov.com.
More opportunities with Historic Yates Mill County Park
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Historic Yates Mill County Park
Location:
4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, US
Mission Statement
Historic Yates Mill County Park is managed as a preserve for native wildlife, with a mission to study and interpret the cultural, natural and agricultural heritage preserved in the park. The park serves as a research facility for N.C. State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and is surrounded by the university's Biological Field Laboratories.
Park facilities include the restored gristmill, a park center for education and research - including two classrooms and an auditorium - and permanent exhibits on the site's cultural and natural history. Park grounds support several miles of hiking trails, pond and wetlands boardwalks, an outdoor classroom, an overlook deck, fixed dock, picnic tables, native landscaping, wildlife habitat enhancement features, and best-management-practice demonstration areas.
Park programs focus on the site's ecology, cultural history and agricultural heritage. Visitors can look forward to cane-pole fishing, guided canoe floats, seasonal natural history and agricultural programs, and tours of the fully operational gristmill. On the third weekend of each month through November, costumed interpreters will provide a look back into the mill's history, with guided tours of the restored mill and traditional water-powered, corn-grinding demonstrations.
Description
A day at Historic Yates Mill County Park offers visitors an "Escape from the Everyday Grind," with unique cultural and environmental experiences. The park boasts nearly 174 acres of land, including the 20-acre millpond, which is part of the Swift Creek nutrient-sensitive water-supply watershed. Diverse park habitats include pond, creek, wetlands and forests.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4620 Lake Wheeler RoadRaleigh, NC 27603
DATE POSTED
February 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible; 2-4 hours a month
- Must sign Wake County's Volunteer Release Form