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3 people are interested
Fosterfields School Programs Interpreter
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm & Cooper Gristmill
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3 people are interested
Position Description: School program interpreters lead tours of the farm area for school and summer camp groups. Although available to every grade/age level, tours primarily attract preschool and younger elementary children. Tours are given mornings and afternoons, April thru mid- November and last 1 ½ to 2 hours. On-the-job training, observing tours, along with reading materials help prepare guides. Walking farm terrain, doing light physical activity, working effectively with children, conveying accurate information, and employing good communication skills are required. Guides wear period clothing that will be provided.
Essential Volunteer Qualities:
- Willing and eager to work with children.
- Prompt and reliable
- Able to sit or stand for 2 hours/at a time
- Can-do attitude
Position Dates & Times: School programs occur Monday through Friday, generally in the morning.
School program season is October-November, and then April through June. Training will be held in March for any new school program volunteers.
This is a great opportunity for a stay-at-home parent, recent retirees or other volunteers seeking week-day positions!
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About Friends of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm & Cooper Gristmill
Location:
73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07962, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Morris County Park Commission’s Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is to advance the public’s awareness, appreciation and understanding of the social, agricultural, and architectural history of the Morristown area from the period 1880-1930. Fosterfields pursues its Mission through authentic restorations, artifact collections and archives, exhibits, and dynamic living-history interpretations portraying the history of the Revere/Foster farm during this time period. In this manner, Fosterfields reflects and complements the goals of the Morris County Park Commission, which include preserving local heritage and protecting open space, consistent with the donor’s wishes.
Description
Experience farm living as it was done over 100 years ago at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. At this 213.4-acre New Jersey and National Register Historic Site, you can enjoy many of the daily farm activities that took place in the 1920s. On the farm, visit the farm animals, witness the farmer plowing or planting of the fields using antique machinery, and help perform daily tasks, such as colleting eggs, grinding corn to feed the chickens, and cleaning the harness. Visit the authentic 1920s Farmhouse where the farm foreman once lived, and compare it to the 1854 Gothic revival-style mansion, The Willows that was once the home to the elite Foster family, the previous owners of Fosterfields. Strike up a conversation with one of the docents dressed in period clothing to learn more details about the lifestyle of those who lived and worked on the farm. Tour the interactive Transportation Exhibit filled with antique automobiles. There is a calendar of special programs and events for everyone to enjoy!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
73 Kahdena RoadMorristown NJ, NJ 07962
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2020
SKILLS
- History
- Teaching / Instruction
- Sewing
- Youth Services
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 4 hour/month
- Weekday availability